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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.
October 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Samples from Ken’s Lake have been below recreational advisory threshold levels for the past two weeks. Harmful algae was not observed this week. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
September 29, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Samples from Ken’s Lake have been below recreational advisory threshold levels for the past two weeks. Harmful algae was not observed this week. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Sampling indicates that harmful algae is present at Ken’s Lake, but still in low concentrations. Recreators should avoid areas with visible algae and use caution.
If you visit Ken’s Lake:
- Do not swim in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when wading and paddle boarding
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 13, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Sampling indicates that harmful algae is still present at Ken’s Lake, but at lower levels than sampled last week. Conditions may change rapidly. Recreators should avoid areas with visible algae and use caution.
If you visit Ken’s Lake:
- Do not swim in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when wading and paddle boarding
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 8, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Samples from 9/6 confirm the presence of a harmful algal bloom at Ken’s Lake. There may be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. Recreators should avoid areas with visible algae and use caution.
If you visit Ken’s Lake:
- Do not swim in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when wading and paddle boarding
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 6, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Visible signs of a harmful algal bloom were observed at Ken’s Lake. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when wading and paddle boarding
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 23, 2023: 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: Beach near parking area
July 27, 2023: 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: Beach near parking area
June 29, 2023: 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: South Beach
May 7, 2023: 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: south beach near parking area