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Quail Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Quail Creek Reservoir is located approximately 10 miles west of Hurricane in Washington County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.

Updates

November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) and E. coli monitoring update

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.


October 15, 2024: 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: Beach access


September 9, 2024: 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: Beach access


August 21, 2024: 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: Beach access


July 29, 2024: 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: Beach access


June 18, 2024: 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: Beach access


May 29, 2024: 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: Beach access

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