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Update October 25, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
On October 20th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. These samples were returned on September 25th showing E. coli levels over 325.5 MPN/100mL, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
On October 6th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. These samples were returned on September 7th showing E. coli levels over 2419.6 MPN/100mL, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update September 29, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
On September 28th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. These samples were returned on September 29th showing E. coli levels 648.8 MPN/100mL, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update September 23, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
On September 22nd, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. These samples were returned on September 23rd showing E. coli levels 91.1 MPN/100mL, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update September 15, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir on September 13th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on September 14th showing E. coli levels 165 MPN/100mL, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update September 3, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir on September 1st for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on September 2nd showing E. coli levels 435.2 MPN/100mL, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update August 27, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir On August 25th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on August 10nd showing E. coli levels 161 MPN/100mL, which is below the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update August 13, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir on August 9th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on August 10nd showing E. coli levels 387.3 MPN/100mL, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update August 3, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir on August 1st for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on August 2nd showing E. coli levels 1732.9 MPN/100mL, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update July 22, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team re-visited Highland Glen Reservoir on July 19th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on July 20th showing E. coli levels 980.4 MPN/100mL, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update July 15, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team re-visited Highland Glen Reservoir on July 12th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on July 15th showing E. coli levels 613 MPN/100mL, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update July 12, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team re-visited Highland Glen Reservoir on July 8th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on July 9th showing E. coli levels >2419 MPN, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update July 1, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir remains in place.
The DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir on June 30th for follow-up sampling. These samples were returned on July 1st showing E. coli levels >2419 MPN, which is about the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update June 25, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Utah County Health Department has issued a Waterborne Pathogens Warning Advisory for Highland Glen Reservoir.
The 24-hr follow up sample taken on June 24th shows E. coli levels at 1553.1 MPN, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN.
Keep yourself and your family safe during waterborne pathogen contamination.
Update June 24, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On June 23rd DWQ Waterborne Pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. Samples near the South End shore contained E. coli levels exceeding 2419.6 MPN, which is above the UDWQ/UDOH recommended Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN. Per Waterborne Pathogen Advisory monitoring protocol, a 24-hour follow-up sample was taken on June 24th to confirm E. coli levels and results will be delivered on June 25th.
Update June 17, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
On June 15th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Highland Glen Reservoir. Samples taken near the south end of the reservoir did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly.
Update June 2, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens)
The Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health began monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June 1st, 2021. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be posted.
