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Sulphur Creek Recreational Monitoring

Swimming is not OK, boating is OK, eating fish is OK.

Warning Advisory

Harmful bacteria/viruses present

Swimming is not OK, boating is OK, eating fish is OK.
  • 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

Sulphur Creek is located in Capitol Reef National Park. 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

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:


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:


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:


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:

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