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December 3, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
October 16, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Conditions have improved, but areas of harmful algal bloom are still 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:
- 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
October 7, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Conditions have improved, but areas of harmful algal bloom are still 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:
- 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
September 30, 2024: 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:
- 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
September 16, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom may be present at Yuba Lake. Samples will be collected tomorrow. Check back here 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 a harmful algal bloom
September 9, 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.
Site visited: North beach, west beach
August 21, 2024: 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.
Site sampled: North Beach, East Beach, West Beach.
August 8, 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.
Site visited: West beach, north beach
June 22, 2024: 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.
Site sampled: North Beach, East Beach, West Beach.
July 10, 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.
Site visited: West beach, north beach
June 19, 2024: 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.
Site sampled: North Beach, East Beach, West Beach.
June 12, 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.
Site visited: Painted Rocks, north beach, west beach.
May 29, 2024: 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.
Site sampled: East Beach (Eagle View), North Beach, West Beach