Check first
Harmful algae mats may be present
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and young children away from mats
- Wading and paddling are ok
Salem Pond is located at approximately 300 S. Main Street, Salem in Utah 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.
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September 10, 2025: Harmful algae mats monitoring and Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) update
CHECK FIRST: E. coli remains at safe levels, however, our monitoring team observed a small number of harmful algae mats at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans and animals sick. Avoid mats while you recreate.
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Keep children away from any algae mats
- Keep animals away from any algae mats
- Wading, fishing, and paddling are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
August 28, 2025: Harmful algae mats monitoring and Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) update
CHECK FIRST: E. coli remain at safe levels, however, our monitoring team observed a small number of harmful algae mats at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans and animals sick. Avoid mats while you recreate.
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Keep children away from any algae mats
- Keep animals away from any algae mats
- Wading, fishing, and paddling are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
August 25, 2025: Harmful algae mats monitoring and Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) update
CHECK FIRST: E. coli is now at safe levels, however, our monitoring team observed a small number of harmful algae mats at Salem Pond. Direct contact with or ingestion of mats can make humans and animals sick. Avoid mats while you recreate.
- Do not touch or eat any algae mats
- Keep children away from any algae mats
- Keep animals away from any algae mats
- Wading, fishing, and paddling are OK
- Know how to recognize a harmful algae mats
August 11, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and harmful algal mat monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Salem Pond are above safe recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick. Harmful algae mats are also present. Algae in the water may be producing toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Salem City has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Salem Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not drink or filter water
- Do not touch or eat algae mats
- Keep dogs and children away
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
- Know how to recognize harmful algae mats
August 4, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Salem Pond are above safe recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Salem City has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Salem Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
July 31, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Salem Pond are above safe recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Salem City has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit the Salem Pond:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
July 22, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Sites sampled: South arm of pond, and Knoll Beach