Monitoring for harmful algal blooms on November 2, 2022 Recreation water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Wasatch County Health Department has removed the Warning Advisory. As of last sampling on 10/27 a HAB was still present at Deer Creek Reservoir. Know how to recognize the signs of a harmful algal bloom and recreate …
Read MoreUpdate October 7, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On October 6th, the DWQ waterborne pathogens monitoring team visited Deer Creek Reservoir. Samples taken at Sailboat Beach, Island Park Marina and Rainbow Bay did not contain E. coli above recreational thresholds. Routine sampling will continue monthly Update October 6, 2021 (HABs) On October 6th, the DWQ HABs monitoring …
Read MoreUpdate November 2, 2020 The Warning Advisory for Deer Creek Reservoir has been removed as a result of the end of the sampling and monitoring recreation season. The Utah Division of Water Quality’s water recreation season runs from May 1 through October 31. At this time, no further monitoring or sampling for harmful algal blooms …
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Read MoreFind the latest 2019 harmful algal bloom monitoring updates and health advisories for Deer Creek Reservoir here.
Read MoreUpdate November 15, 2017 The Wasatch County Health Department saw a decrease in cyanobacteria levels at Deer Creek Reservoir over the last few weeks. The health department collected samples at Island Resort and Charleston Day Use Area on November 14, 2017. The sampler reported no visual evidence of current cyanobacteria blooms aside from some dried …
Read MoreSee photos from Deer Creek showing harmful algal blooms.
Read MoreCheck 2018 monitoring updates for harmful algal blooms in Deer Creek Reservoir.
Read MoreRead about Utah DEQ’s regulatory interests in Deer Creek Reservoir.
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