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Warning Advisory
Harmful bacteria/viruses present
- Do not swim in this area
- Do not drink the water
- Wash hands with soap and clean water after contact with lake or river water
Updates
October 7, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Sulphur Creek are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Capitol Reef National Park has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Sulphur Creek:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
September 9, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Sulphur Creek are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Capitol Reef National Park has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Sulphur Creek:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
July 8, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Sulphur Creek are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Capitol Reef National Park has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Sulphur Creek:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens
June 20, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Sulphur Creek are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Capitol Reef National Park has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Sulphur Creek:
- Do not swim
- Do not get water in your mouth
- Wash hands with soap and water after touching water
- Learn more about waterborne pathogens