Department of Environmental Quality

Tag: Algae

  • Keeping Dogs and Animals Safe from Harmful Algae

  • Recreational Health Advisory Guidance for Waterborne Pathogens

    Local health departments (LHDs) in Utah have the authority to post a health advisory. LHDs use recreational health thresholds to determine if and when E. coli levels indicate a human health risk. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) supports LHDs monitoring efforts, and along with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), makes…

  • Recreational Health Advisory Guidance for Harmful Algal Blooms

    Local health departments (LHDs) in Utah have the authority to post health advisories and close water bodies. LHDs use recreational health thresholds established by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to determine if and when a bloom presents a human health risk. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) supports LHDs through a…

  • Other Resources: Harmful Algal Blooms

    General Information Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) World Health Organization (WHO) Other Health Effects WHO: Toxic Cyanobacteria in Water: A guide to their public health consequences, monitoring and management (1999)Comprehensive summary of the scientific understanding of cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins, harmful algal…

  • Grass Clippings: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like grass clippings.

  • Blue-Green Residue: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like blue-green residue.

  • Globules: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like globules.

  • Bright Green: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look bright green.

  • Green Mats: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green mats.

  • Green Scum: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like green scum.

  • Spilled Paint: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like spilled paint.

  • Pea Soup: Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

    See examples of harmful algal blooms that look like pea soup.

  • Hunting and Fishing During Harmful Algal Blooms

    Do harmful algal blooms (HABs) have an effect on fishing or hunting? Learn precautions to take before eating fish and how to protect your hunting dog or other pets. Can I Eat Fish from Waters Experiencing a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)? Toxins can accumulate in fish in waters experiencing a HAB. The highest concentrations are…

  • Signage & Social Media Resources: Harmful Algal Blooms and Waterborne Pathogens

    Use the below links to access the official State of Utah signage for posting information on a harmful algal bloom (HAB) or waterborne pathogen (E. coli) health risk at a lake, river, reservoir, or pond. Signs are available in multiple sizes for print. Premade social media posts, including captions and images, are also found here.…

  • Photo Examples of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

    These photo examples of harmful algal blooms (HABs) will help you know what to look for when recreating in Utah waters. Read more information about HABs or water advisories. HABs generally occur in standing water such as reservoirs, lakes, or ponds. The appearance of HABs varies widely: blooms usually appear in various shades of green…

  • Learn About & Check Utah Recreational Water Quality

    Related Links We monitor for two health concerns in popular Utah lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous toxins that pose serious health risks to humans, pets, and livestock. These blooms develop when naturally occurring cyanobacteria in the water multiply very quickly to form green or blue-green water, scum, or mats.…

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