Utah Lake Recreational Monitoring

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina:
Health Watch

September 18, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

If you visit these areas 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 a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

September 18, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in some areas of Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above.

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina:
Health Watch

September 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

If you visit these areas 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 a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

September 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in some areas of Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above.

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina:
Health Watch

August 30, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Areas of accumulating harmful algae have been observed at these locations. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

If you visit these areas 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 a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

August 30, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in other areas of Utah Lake, with highest concentrations in Saratoga Springs Marina, the southern end, and Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above. 

• Do not swim or water ski in areas with a bloom
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch

August 26, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Areas of accumulating harmful algae have been observed at these locations. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

If you visit these areas 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 a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

August 26, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in other areas of Utah Lake, with highest concentrations in the southern end and Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above. 

• Do not swim or water ski in areas with a bloom
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch

August 15, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

OKAY, BUT BE CAREFUL: Three weeks of sampling indicate that a harmful algal bloom is no longer present in these areas. Conditions may change quickly, know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

Other areas of Utah Lake: Warning Advisory

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

August 15, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in other areas of Utah Lake, with highest concentrations in the southern end and Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above. 

• Do not swim or water ski in areas with a bloom
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Marina, Lindon Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch

August 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

OKAY, BUT BE CAREFUL: Three weeks of sampling indicate that a harmful algal bloom is no longer present in these areas. Conditions may change quickly, know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae when recreating.

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory

August 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in other areas of Utah Lake, with highest concentrations in the southern end and Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake, excluding the areas specified above

• Do not swim or water ski in areas with a bloom
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory

July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach and Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for the Lincoln Beach area. 

If you visit Lincoln Beach:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay. 

If you visit Provo Bay:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork:
Warning Advisory

July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at American Fork Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for American Fork Beach. 

If you visit American Fork Beach:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Saratoga Springs Marina:
Warning Advisory

July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Saratoga Springs Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Saratoga Springs Marina. 

If you visit Saratoga Springs Marina:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Health Watch

July 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom throughout Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins.

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 a harmful algal bloom

Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory

June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach and Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Lincoln Beach. 

If you visit Lincoln Beach:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay. 

If you visit Provo Bay

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork:
Warning Advisory

June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at American Fork. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for American Fork. 

If you visit American Fork:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Saratoga Springs Marina:
Warning Advisory

June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Saratoga Springs Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Saratoga Springs Marina. 

If you visit Saratoga Springs Marina:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Looks Good

June 28, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Conditions can change quickly so know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and avoid areas of visible algae.

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

June 25, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay. 

If you visit Provo Bay:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory

June 25, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach and Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for the Lincoln Beach area. 

If you visit Lincoln Beach:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

American Fork Beach:
Health Watch

June 25, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom was observed near American Fork Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

If you visit American Fork Beach:

• 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 a harmful algal bloom

Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch

June 24, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in the area around Saratoga Springs Marina. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

If you visit Saratoga Springs Marina:

• 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 a harmful algal bloom

Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory

June 14, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Lincoln Beach. 

If you visit Lincoln Beach:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

June 11, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay. 

If you visit Provo Bay:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Lincoln Beach:
Health Watch

June 11, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom was observed near Lincoln Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

If you visit Lincoln Beach:

• 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 a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Looks Good

June 11, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Sites visited: Lindon Marina beach NE of launch ramps, Lindon Marina S dike, 2 miles W of Vineyard, 1 mile W of Provo boat harbor, 50 meters N of Utah Lake SP N dike, Utah Lake State Park Marina W side of marina near south jetty, 1 mile SE of Bird Island, Saratoga Springs Marina boat ramp, American Fork beach, American Fork Marina.

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

June 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay. 

If you visit Provo Bay:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Looks Good

June 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.

Sites visited: American Fork Beach, American Fork Marina

Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory

May 31, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Provo Bay.

If you visit Provo Bay:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

Other areas of Utah Lake:
Looks Good

May 23, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. No signs of harmful algae were observed.

Site sampled: Lincoln Marina, shore NE of Spanish Fork inlet, S of Lincoln Marina, Utah Lake State Park Marina, Lindon Beach, American Fork Beach, American Fork Marina, Lincoln Beach N of Lincoln Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina boat ramp, Saratoga Springs picnic area.