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). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
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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. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 22, 2024: 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 25, 2024: 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 4, 2024: 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 26, 2024: 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 19, 2024: 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 guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 16, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: We received a report of harmful algae at Scofield Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. Samples will be collected on Monday (8/19) . Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
August 5, 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: angler access N of SR96 crossing of Miller Canyon, Price River, Mountain View, County boat ramp 12B
July 22, 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: Scofield State Park at Mountain View, Madsen Bay, SW of island near northbound road.
July 10, 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: Scofield Reservoir beach SW of island, angler access N of SR96 crossing of Miller Canyon, Price River, Mountain View, shore
June 18, 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: Scofield State Park at Mountain View, angler access N of Miller Canyon, SW of island, Price River, 120 m N of spillway, reservoir shore.
May 30, 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: Scofield State Park at Mountain View, Madsen Bay, beach southwest of island where northbound road nears high waterline