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Rockport Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

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Rockport Reservoir is located approximately 2 miles south of Wanship in Summit 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:

July 8, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites sampled: Rockport State Park at Highland picnic area, western beach, Pinery picnic area, and dam


June 9, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.

Sites sampled: Rockport State Park at Highland picnic area, western beach, Pinery picnic area, and dam

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