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Executive Director’s OfficeReport a Bloom
24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123
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If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on September 21, 2022
WARNING ADVISORY
Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for Lost Creek Reservoir.
Under a Warning Advisory:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Learn what this means for visiting safely
BE CAREFUL: Sampling at Lost Creek Reservoir on 9/21 detected the presence of harmful algae in the water. Toxins may be present. Additional samples will be collected in the coming weeks and results shared here.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on September 9, 2022
WARNING ADVISORY
Weber-Morgan Health Department has issued a Warning Advisory for Lost Creek Reservoir.
Under a Warning Advisory:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Learn what this means for visiting safely
BE CAREFUL: Sampling at Lost Creek Reservoir on 9/7 detected high concentrations of toxin-producing algae in the water. Toxins may be present in the water. Additional samples will be collected in the coming weeks and results shared here.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on September 9, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
A Health Watch is in effect for Lost Creek Reservoir
BE CAREFUL: Samples collected on 9/7 showed high concentrations of toxin-producing algae near the State Park. Toxin-producing algae may be present anywhere in the reservoir.
Under a health watch, we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on August 23, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Samples collected did not indicate the presence of a harmful algal bloom. Low numbers of harmful algae species were present so make sure to know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of algae scum when recreating.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July 27, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites Observed: At State Park boat ramp
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on June 23, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites Observed: At State Park boat ramp, and SE shore 400m from dam crossing
The Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health will monitor this site for waterborne pathogens and harmful algal blooms this summer, beginning in June 2022. We will share updates here.
