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Updates:
October 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) 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 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: A harmful algal bloom has not been present during the past two monitoring visits. The advisory has been removed for Otter Creek Reservoir. As always, know how to spot a harmful algal bloom, and use care when recreating.
Sites visited: State Park beach, near Senior Center Point, near Tamarisk Point Campground
September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present in some locations around Otter Creek Reservoir, but in lower concentrations than at last sampling. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present in some locations around Otter Creek Reservoir, but in lower concentrations than at last sampling. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 6, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present throughout Otter Creek Reservoir, but in lower concentrations than at last sampling. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present throughout Otter Creek Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
Senior Citizen Point :
Warning Advisory
August 9, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is still present near Senior Citizen Point. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Senior Citizen Point:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
State Park beach access :
Warning Advisory
August 9, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is still present near the State Park beach access. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the State Park beach access:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
Elsewhere on Otter Creek :
Health Watch
August 9, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Some harmful algae have been observed at other areas around Otter Creek. Avoid recreating in areas of visible algae.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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 a harmful algal bloom
Senior Citizen Point :
Warning Advisory
August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
E CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near Senior Citizen Point. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Senior Citizen Point:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
State Park beach access :
Warning Advisory
August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near the State Park beach access. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the State Park beach access:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
Elsewhere on Otter Creek :
Health Watch
August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Some harmful algae was observed at other areas around Otter Creek. Avoid recreating in areas of visible algae.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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 a harmful algal bloom
Senior Citizen Point :
Warning Advisory
July 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near Senior Citizen Point. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Senior Citizen Point:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
State Park beach access :
Warning Advisory
July 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near the State Park beach access. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the State Park beach access:
- 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
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
Elsewhere on Otter Creek :
Health Watch
July 20, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Some harmful algae was observed at other areas around Otter Creek. Avoid recreating in areas of visible algae.
If you visit Otter Creek:
- 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 a harmful algal bloom
July 17, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: State Park staff saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at locations across Otter Creek Reservoir. 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 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 a harmful algal bloom
June 15, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS, BUT BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. However, small quantities of algae were observed at the north end of the reservoir. These algae may develop into a harmful bloom in the future. If you visit Otter Creek Reservoir, know how to spot a harmful algal bloom, and use extra care when recreating.
Sites visited: State Park beach, near Senior Center Point, near Tamarisk Point Campground