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Harmful bacteria/viruses present
- Do not swim in this area
- Do not drink the water
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after contact with lake or river water
Updates
July 22, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Highland Glen Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Highland Glen Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
July 11, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Highland Glen Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Highland Glen Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
June 28, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Highland Glen Pondare above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Highland Glen Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
June 26, 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: South end
May 22, 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: Reservoir south end