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Main body of Strawberry Reservoir
Warning Advisory
October 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Areas of harmful algal bloom are present around Strawberry Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for these areas. If you visit the main body of Strawberry 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
Soldier Creek Area
Health Watch
October 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Low levels of harmful algae were measured in the Soldier Creek area. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.
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
Jake’s Bay
Warning Advisory
October 21, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Jake’s Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Jake’s Bay. If you visit this area:
- 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
Other areas of Strawberry Reservoir
Health Watch
October 21, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Areas of harmful algae may be present in some areas of Strawberry Reservoir. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.
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
Jake’s Bay
Warning Advisory
October 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Jake’s Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Wasatch County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Jake’s Bay. If you visit this area:
- 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
Other areas of Strawberry Reservoir
Health Watch
October 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Areas of harmful algae may be present in some areas of Strawberry Reservoir. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.
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 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) & E. coli monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Harmful algae cell density and E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful algae, bacteria, and viruses. Learn more about harmful algal blooms here.
Site visited: Aspen Grove day use area, Soldier Creek Marina day use area, Jake’s Bay boat ramp, Strawberry Marina day use area, Renegade Point 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: Aspen Grove day use area, Soldier Creek Marina day use area, Jake’s Bay boat ramp, Strawberry Marina day use area, Renegade Point day use area.
June 27, 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: Upper Soldier Bay, Soldier Creek Marina day use area, Jake’s Bay boat ramp, Renegade Point day use area, Aspen Grove 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: Aspen Grove day use area, Upper Soldier Creek Bay, Soldier Marina day use area, Jake’s Bay boat ramp, Strawberry Marina day use area, Renegade Point day use area.