Jordanelle Reservoir is located north of Heber in Wasatch 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 Jordanelle Reservoir monitoring information below.
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November 1, 2025: Recreational water quality monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in June or July 2026. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.
September 8, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone Middle Beach, and near Aqua Cove & boat rental beach, Ross Creek boat ramp, Rick Cliff boat ramp.
August 19, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone Middle Beach, and near Aqua Cove & boat rental beach, Ross Creek boat ramp, Rick Cliff boat ramp
July 15, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone Middle Beach, and near Aqua Cove & boat rental beach, Ross Creek boat ramp, Rick Cliff boat ramp
June 30, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone Middle Beach, and near Aqua Cove & boat rental beach, Ross Creek boat ramp, Rick Cliff boat ramp
May 21, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Jordanelle State Park at Hailstone Middle Beach, and near Aqua Cove & boat rental beach