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Joes Valley Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

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Icons for safe to swim, safe to boat, safe to eat fish. Although doing all 3 at the same time might be challenging.

Joes Valley Reservoir is located approximately 12 miles west of Orangeville in Emery 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.

Updates:

July 15, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: Marina day use area, NE shore


June 23, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: Marina day use area

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