Jump to: Children Pets Fishing Water Algal blooms occur most frequently in nutrient-rich waters during hot, calm weather. Many lakes and reservoirs in Utah are subject to these conditions during the summer and early fall. Toxic blooms in recreational waters can cause illness in humans and kill livestock and pets that drink the water. The …
Read MoreJump to: Children Animals Symptoms Toxins References & More Info Harmful algal blooms contain cyanobacteria that can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illnesses, and in some cases, produce toxins that cause serious health impacts to people, livestock, and pets. You can be exposed to the harmful effects of cyanobacteria by: Getting them on your skin while …
Read MoreHow to protect yourself and your family Comply with instructions on health advisory signs posted at waterbodies experiencing a harmful algal bloom. Stay out of the water and avoid any contact with water or scums if you suspect a waterbody is experiencing a harmful algal bloom. How to recognize a harmful algal bloom Harmful algal …
Read MoreUpdate May 15, 2018 On April 21, 2018, satellite imagery interpolation suggested cyanobacteria cell counts above the recommended recreational health thresholds. The suspected bloom didn’t appear to be lake-wide and was most pronounced in the northern portion of the lake from Saratoga Springs to Lindon Marina. Sampling Division of Water Quality (DWQ) scientists collected samples …
Read MoreCheck here for the latest updates on sampling locations, cyanobacteria cell counts, toxin test results, and health advisories on Utah waterbodies. 2018 Updates Utah Lake
Read MoreAreas with Values above Guidelines Location Last Sample Date Advisory Level Utah Lake May 3, 2018 n/a Map updates coming soon Click for interactive view Harmful algal blooms occur when normally occurring cyanobacteria in the water multiply quickly to form visible colonies or blooms. These blooms sometimes produce potent cyanotoxins that pose serious health risks to humans and …
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