Fifth Water Hot Springs Recreational Monitoring

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

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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

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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.