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Starvation Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Starvation Reservoir is located approximately two miles northwest of Duchesne in Duchesne 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

November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) and E. coli monitoring update

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.


October 2, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site visited: State Park day use area, Indian Bay day use area, N side of Juniper Point campground, Knights Hollow day use area.


August 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Site visited: State Park day use area, Indian Bay day use area, N side of Juniper Point campground, Knights Hollow day use area.


July 30, 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: State Park day use area, Indian Bay day use area, N side of Juniper Point campground, Knights Hollow day use area.


June 27, 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: State Park day use area, Indian Bay day use area, N side of Juniper Point campground, Knights Hollow day use area.

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