Echo Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates:

September 6, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in areas of Echo Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Echo Reservoir:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

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August 14, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. No signs of harmful algae were observed.

Sites sampled: Echo Resort boat launch, Echo Reservoir W of 590 N. Main St, W of 1500 N. Echo Dam Rd. residence.  

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July 15, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site visited: Echo Reservoir boat launch, W of 1500 N Echo Dam Rd., W of 590 N Main St.

July 15, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: W of 1500 N Echo Dam Rd., Echo Resort boat launch.

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June 10, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. No signs of harmful algae were observed.

Sites sampled:  Echo Resort boat launch, Echo Reservoir west of 590 N. Main St.