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December 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algae mats may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
August 23, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are still present in some areas of Salem Pond. Brown and green mats were observed accumulating along the shoreline and floating on the water. These mats may be producing toxins that can hurt humans and animals.
If you visit Salem Pond, we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas with floating algae mats
- Keep animals away
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Don’t drink the water
August 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are still present in some areas of Salem Pond. Brown and green mats were observed accumulating along the shoreline and floating on the water. These mats may be producing toxins that can hurt humans and animals.
If you visit Salem Pond, we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas with floating algae mats
- Keep animals away
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Don’t drink the water
July 18, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae mats are still present in some areas of Salem Pond. Brown and green mats were observed accumulating along the shoreline and floating on the water. These mats may be producing toxins that can hurt humans and animals.
If you visit Salem Pond, we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas with floating algae mats
- Keep animals away
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Don’t drink the water
July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team confirmed the presence of harmful algae mats at Salem Pond. Brown and green mats were observed accumulating along the shoreline and floating on the water. These mats may be producing toxins that can hurt humans and animals.
If you visit Salem Pond, we recommend:
- Do not swim or play in areas with floating algae mats
- Keep animals away
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Don’t drink the water
June 17, 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.
Site visited: South arm, Knoll Beach
May 23, 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: south arm of the pond, Knoll Beach