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Yuba Lake Recreational Monitoring

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November 17, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.


October 25, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


October 16, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


October 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Conditions have improved, but algae in the water may be producing high levels of dangerous toxins that can hurt or kill humans and animals.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


September 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Conditions have improved, but algae in the water may be producing high levels of dangerous toxins that can hurt or kill humans and animals.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


September 19, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water, near the north end of the lake, 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.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY.
If you visit Yuba Lake:


September 12, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

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

Sites Sampled: North Beach, South Beach

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


August 23, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

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

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


August 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. While toxins are still present, they are lower in concentration than when last sampled.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.

If you visit Yuba Lake:


August 9, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

KEEP OUT: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Algae in the water, near the north end of the lake, 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.

Central Utah Health Department has issued a DANGER ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


August 2, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Yuba Lake. Sampling results indicate that algae in the water is producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

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

The Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Yuba Lake:


July 25, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Yuba Lake. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.

In the meantime we recommend:


July 19, 2023: Recreational water quality monitoring update

OK, but be careful: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Small amounts of harmful algae were observed at other areas around Yuba Reservoir. Avoid recreating in areas of visible algae.

Sites sampled: State Park north beach, west beach, and east beach


July 17, 2023: 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.

Site sampled: West Beach, North Beach, Painted Rocks


June 15, 2023: 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.

Site sampled: North Beach, West Beach, East Beach


May 25, 2023: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) 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.

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