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Executive Director’s OfficeReport a Bloom
24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123
Call Utah Poison Control Center
If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season on November 4, 2022
We will resume monitoring for harmful algal blooms and waterborne pathogens in summer 2023. HABs may be present in Utah water bodies year-round. If you are recreating, avoid areas of scum, know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom, and learn how to protect yourself and your family, including dogs.
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on October 4, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on September 6, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on August 8, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 14, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Results from samples collected at Tibble Fork Reservoir on 7/13 show no indication of harmful algae. E. coli counts were also measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens or toxins.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on July 13, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
A Health Watch is in effect for Tibble Fork Reservoir.
BE CAREFUL: A monitoring team saw signs of toxin-producing algae. There could be dangerous toxins in the water. Samples were collected and results are pending. Check back for updates. In the meantime, 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 the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June 21, 2022
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling did not indicate the presence of illness-causing waterborne pathogens.
The Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health will monitor this site for waterborne pathogens this summer, beginning in June 2022. We will share updates here.
