Looks Good!
There are no current health advisories for this water body.
Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.
Monitoring for recreational water quality on March 16, 2023
GOOD NEWS: Samples collected on February 8 indicate that the bacteria causing rashes at Fifth Water Hot Springs (“hot tub rash”) is no longer present at harmful levels.
MORE GOOD NEWS: No harmful toxins were detected over the period of March 3-12.
To be save, when visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs we still recommend:
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
Monitoring for recreational water quality on February 9, 2023
GOOD NEWS: Samples collected on February 8 indicate that the bacteria causing rashes at Fifth Water Hot Springs (“hot tub rash”) is no longer present at harmful levels.
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae (benthic cyanobacteria) is still present at the hot springs.
If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, we recommend:
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
Monitoring for recreational water quality on December 19, 2022
BE CAREFUL: Harmful bacteria may be present at Fifth Water Hot Springs. This bacteria could cause rashes.
If visiting Fifth Water Hot Springs, we recommend:
- Dry off thoroughly after soaking
- Don’t hike out in wet clothes
- Shower immediately after soaking
- Do not dunk head
- Do not drink water or get it in your mouth
- Do not let pets drink water
- Avoid contact with algae growing on the sides and bottoms of some pools
A sample collected on 12/19 indicated high levels of the bacteria responsible for “hot tub rash” (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Harmful algae (benthic cyanobacteria) may also be present. DWQ is working with the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Utah County Health Department to monitor this site.