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Willard Peak Pond Recreational Monitoring

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Warning Advisory

Harmful Algae Present

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  • Do not swim or water ski
  • Avoid areas of algae when boating
  • Keep animals away
  • Do not drink the water
  • Clean fish well and discard guts

Updates

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

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


September 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


August 29, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


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

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


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

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.

Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


July 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Willard Peak Pond. Algae in the water is producing high levels of dangerous toxins. Accidentally drinking this water may hurt or kill humans and animals. Any exposure to this water may cause illness.

Bear River Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY. 

If you visit Willard Peak Pond:


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

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit The Pond:


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

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

Bear River Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit The Pond:


June 21, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae has been confirmed in some areas of The Pond at Willard Bay. These algae may be producing dangerous toxins that can make people and animals sick.

If you visit The Pond we recommend:


June 19, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw harmful algae in one area of The Pond at Willard Bay. These algae may be producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.

In the meantime we recommend:


May 20, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) & HAB monitoring update

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