Highland Glen Reservoir is south of Highland’s Lone Peak High School in Utah County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
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November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) and E. coli monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.
October 15, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts have been measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds for two subsequent sampling visits. The waterborne pathogen Warning Advisory has been removed from Highland Glen Reservoir.
August 16, 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 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