Update October 27, 2021 (HABs) The DWQ HABs monitoring team visited Rockport Reservoir on October 27th. Harmful algal blooms were not observed at all sites visited. Cyanotoxin and cell density samples were not collected. As UDWQ and UDOH continue to visit and monitor waterbodies, updates will be posted. Update September 10, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On …
Read MoreUpdate November 2, 2020 The Warning Advisory for Rockport 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 or …
Read MoreUpdate May 28, 2020 The Division of Water Quality conducted follow-up sampling on May 27, 2020, at the Pinery Picnic Area at Rockport Reservoir. E coli values in these samples were 25.9 Most Probable Number (MPN) per 100 milliliters (mL), well below the health advisory threshold of 409 MPN per 100 mL. Summit County Health …
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Read MoreUpdate November 8, 2019 The Summit County Health Department (SCHD) has removed the Warning Advisory on Rockport Reservoir. Toxin test results received from the Utah Public Health Lab (UPHL) for samples collected by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) at the Marina on October 22, 2019, and October 29,2019, showed anatoxin-a and microcystin levels well …
Read MoreUpdate July 3, 2019 The Summit County Health Department lifted the E. coli advisory for the Pinery Picnic Area on July 2, 2019, after sampling results collected over two consecutive weeks fell below the advisory threshold of >409 Most Probable Number (MPN) per 100 millliters (mL). Update June 20, 2019 A Division of Water Quality …
Read MoreRead about Utah DEQ’s regulatory interests in Rockport and Echo Reservoirs.
Read MoreFind the latest 2018 harmful algal bloom monitoring updates and health advisories for Rockport Reservoir here.
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