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October 31, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogens may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
September 27, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds for the past three sampling events. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
September 8, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts at Highland Glen Reservoir are below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Protocol recommends at least two sampling events with low E. coli levels before an advisory can be removed. Check back for updates.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
August 23, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
August 16, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts at Highland Glen Reservoir are below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Protocol recommends at least two weeks of low E. coli levels before an advisory can be removed. Check back next week for updates.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
August 2, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- 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 18, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- 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 7, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: While the most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir are below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds, protocol recommends at least two weeks of low E. coli levels before an advisory can be removed.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- 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 30, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- 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 23, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- 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 14, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: At last sampling, E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir have returned to levels below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. These results indicate the situation has improved at Highland Glen Reservoir. An additional set of samples will be collected next week to confirm there is no indication of harmful bacteria and/or viruses.
In the meantime, Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- 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 9, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
May 31, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: At last sampling, E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir have returned to levels below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. These results indicate the situation has improved at Highland Glen Reservoir. An additional set of samples will be collected next week to confirm there is no indication of harmful bacteria and/or viruses.
In the meantime, Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
May 26, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts in Highland Glen Reservoir 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 reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens