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
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.
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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