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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

Updates

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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