Scofield Reservoir is located at the top of Price Canyon, approximately 35 miles from Price in Carbon County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). We post monitoring updates on this page as soon as we can, but our map (also found on HABs.utah.gov) will always have the most recent information.
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Updates
December 1, 2025: Recreational water quality monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in June or July 2026. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.
October 22, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Southeast Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Scofield Reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 6, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Southeast Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Scofield Reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 25, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Scofield Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Southeast Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Scofield Reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 12, 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: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, West Access
July 31, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team noted a possible harmful algal bloom, but samples confirmed that cyanobacteria concentrations and E. Coli counts remain below recreational thresholds.
Sites sampled: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, SE Angler Access, West access
July 21, 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: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, West Access
July 9, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site sampled: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, SE Angler Access, West access
June 10, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.
Site sampled: Mountain View, Madsen Bay, SE Angler Access, West access
June 9, 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.
Site sampled: Mountain View, Madsen Bay