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Executive Director’s OfficeReport a Bloom
24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123
Call Utah Poison Control Center
If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 7, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
BE CAREFUL: Samples taken on 10/14 confirmed the presence of harmful algae at Steinaker Reservoir. TriCounty Health Department plans to keep a Health Watch in effect until there is no longer visible evidence of widespread algae growth.
Until then, 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 the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on October 14, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
A Health Watch is in effect for Steinaker Reservoir.
BE CAREFUL: A monitoring team saw signs of harmful algae. There could be dangerous toxins in the water. Samples were collected and results are pending. Check back 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 the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on August 23, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
Sites Sampled: South Beach
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 27, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
Sites Sampled: South Beach
The Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health will monitor this site for waterborne pathogens this summer, beginning in June 2022. We will share updates here.
