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Toxins from Harmful Algal Bloom Found in North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park

Toxins from Harmful Algal Bloom Found in the N. Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park

Samples from the site where a dog died on July Fourth show high cyanotoxins. DEQ, the local health department and Zions National Park will continue to sample the North Fork of the Virgin and keep residents aware of potential health risks.

Protect Yourself from Harmful Algal Blooms this Summer

As warmer weather returns to Utah, residents are advised to take certain simple steps to protect themselves from harmful algal blooms and waterborne pathogens while recreating on the water.

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.

#IamUtahDEQ: 2019 Harmful Algal Bloom Update

The hard-working scientists of DWQ’s Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Program spent the past five months visiting and analyzing data from 800 sites across 65 different water bodies in Utah. Learn more about this valuable team in this week’s blog post.

Protect Your Dog From Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful algal blooms can be deadly for dogs. Knowing what to look for on the water and how to protect your pet will help ensure a fun summer.

Detecting, Monitoring, and Preventing Harmful Algal Blooms

Here are a few of the ways Utah’s Division of Water Quality scientists are detecting, monitoring, and preventing HABs across Utah.

Algal Blooms Abound: Permanent Signs Tell About Risks

This summer, permanent Harmful Algal Bloom education/awareness signs have been installed around Utah Lake at common access points. These signs will help communicate conditions on the lake and what visitors should do to protect their health.

Protect Yourself During Harmful Algal Blooms

How to stay safe … How to recognize a harmful algal bloom Harmful algal blooms may look like pea soup, green or blue paint, or have a scum layer or mats/foam floating on the surface. The water may also appear in shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown, or red. Visit the HABs Photo Gallery for examples of …

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Toxins from Harmful Algal Bloom Found in the N. Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park

Protect Yourself from Harmful Algal Blooms this Summer

Grass Clippings
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Blue-Green Residue
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Globules
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Bright Green
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Green Mats
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Green Scum
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Spilled Paint
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

Pea Soup
Harmful Algal Bloom Examples

#IamUtahDEQ: 2019 Harmful Algal Bloom Update

Protect Your Dog From Harmful Algal Blooms

Detecting, Monitoring, and Preventing Harmful Algal Blooms

Algal Blooms Abound: Permanent Signs Tell About Risks

Protect Yourself During Harmful Algal Blooms