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Harmful Algae Present
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Keep animals away
- Do not drink the water
- Clean fish well and discard guts
Updates:
September 11, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Gunnison Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Gunnison 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
August 15, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Gunnison Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Gunnison 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
August 13, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Gunnison Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- 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