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December 16, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The US Forest Service has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Panguitch Lake:
- 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 4, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The US Forest Service has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Panguitch Lake:
- 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 29, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Panguitch Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
The US Forest Service has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Panguitch Lake:
- 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 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Visible signs of a harmful algal bloom were observed at Panguitch 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 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 16, 2024: 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.
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