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.
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November 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.
September 24, 2025: 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.
Sites visited: State Park main day use and Indian Bay day use
August 20, 2025: 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.
Sites visited: Knights Hollow day use area, Juniper Point, State Park main day use, and Indian Bay day use
July 22, 2025: 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.
Sites visited: Knights Hollow day use area, Juniper Point, State Park main day use, and Indian Bay day use
June 18, 2025: HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Indian Bay Day Use, Main Day Use, Juniper Point, Knights Hollow Day Use