Updates
December 4, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 4, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
September 28, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Protocol recommends at least two sampling events with low E. coli levels before an advisory can be removed. Check back for updates.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
September 12, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
September 8, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: The most recent E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are below Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Protocol recommends at least two sampling events with low E. coli levels before an advisory can be removed. Check back for updates.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the reservoir:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
August 23, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Manila Creek Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
August 16, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Manila Creek Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
Thanks to a local Utah Water Watch volunteer for reporting this concern.
August 4, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Manila Creek Pond are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Manila Creek Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
Thanks to a local Utah Water Watch volunteer for reporting this concern.
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: Southwest shore
July 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: southwest shore
June 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: Southeast Shore
May 24, 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: southwest shore