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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. Harmful algal blooms 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 Piute Reservoir. As always, know how to spot a harmful algal bloom, and use care when recreating.
Sites visited: State Park Boat Ramp
September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present in some locations around Piute 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 Piute Reservoir:
- 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 at Piute Reservoir, but in lower concentrations than when last sampled. 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 Piute Reservoir:
- 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 at Piute 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 Piute Reservoir:
- 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 24, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Piute 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
August 11, 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: Piute State Park Boat Ramp
August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our team only saw minimal signs of a harmful algal bloom near the dock. Piute Reservoir is safe for recreation, but use caution when observing water conditions.Know how to recognize a harmful algae bloom by using the images in our example photo gallery.
Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: State Park Boat Ramp
July 17, 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: State Park Boat Ramp
June 15, 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: State Park Boat Ramp