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Executive Director’s OfficeReport a Bloom
24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123
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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 September 19, 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.
Sites sampled: N Marina Swim Beach, Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach,100 meters east of boat ramp.
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on August 17, 2022
GOOD NEWS: Water samples collected at Willard Bay were below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds and monitoring teams saw no visible signs of harmful algae in Willard Bay today (8/17). Bear River Health Department has removed the Health Watch. Willard Bay looks good
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on August 11, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
A Health Watch is in effect for Willard Bay.
BE CAREFUL: Sampling at Willard Bay on 8/8 detected the presence of harmful algae. These algae could be producing toxins. Monitoring teams will continue to sample Willard Bay and results will be shared here.
In the meantime, we recommend:
- 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 the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on August 4, 2022
HEALTH WATCH
A Health Watch is in effect for Willard Bay.
BE CAREFUL: There are visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and the results are pending. Check back for updates. In the meantime, we recommend:
- 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 the signs of a harmful algal bloom
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 19, 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.
Sites sampled: Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach, Willard Bay State Park Marina Swim Beach
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on July 19, 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.
Sites sampled: Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach, Willard Bay State Park Marina Swim Beach
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on June 24, 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.
Sites sampled: N Marina Swim Beach, Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on May 24, 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.
Sites sampled: Eagle Beach, Pelican Beach, Willard Bay State Park Marina
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.
