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Utah Lake Water Quality Study

Utah Lake Recreational Monitoring 2021

Update June 18, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogens) On June 16th DWQ Waterborne Pathogens monitoring team revisited American Fork Beach at Utah Lake. Samples were returned on June 17th well below the Warning Advisory threshold of 235 MPN. Routine monitoring will resume on a monthly basis. Update June 16, 2021 (Waterborne Pathogen) On June 14th DWQ Waterborne …

Utah Lake Algal Bloom Monitoring 2020

Utah County Alerts To sign up for updates go to alerts.utahcounty.gov and create an account. Select contact methods. Create a profile, select location. Choose alert subscription “Utah Lake” under “Utah County Alerts.” Update November 2, 2020 The Warning Advisories for Utah Lake have been removed as a result of the end of the sampling and …

Utah Lake: Lindon Beach
E. coli Monitoring 2019

Update July 9, 2019 The Lindon Beach beach advisory was lifted on July 9, 2019, since E. coli levels were well below the health advisory threshold over a period of more than four months. While routine sampling on February 19, 2019, showed E. coli levels of 686 Most Probable Number (MPN) per 100 mL, subsequent …

Utah Lake: Lincoln Beach
E. coli Monitoring 2019

Update June 27, 2019 Response sampling at Lincoln Beach from June 17 to June 27, 2019, showed E. coli levels well below the advisory threshold. The beach was cleared on June 27, 2019, since levels were below the health advisory threshold over two consecutive weeks of sampling. Update June 13, 2019 A Division of Water …

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.

Photo Gallery: Utah Lake Algal Bloom 2019

See photos from Utah Lake showing harmful algal blooms (HABs) in 2019.

Utah Lake Algal Bloom Monitoring 2019

Find the latest 2019 harmful algal bloom monitoring updates and health advisories for Utah Lake here.

Updates & Events:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

Updates New Documents Coming soon: Literature review and study work products page. Events Science Panel Meeting May 13, 2021, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting May 26, 2021, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Science Panel Meetings:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

Steering Committee and Science Panel Meeting Schedule (547 KB) The Science Panel is a disciplinary-based panel whose members have scientific expertise relevant to Utah Lake. The Panel identifies data gaps, provides recommendations to the Steering Committee, oversees research activities, and implements a process for independent peer review, among other responsibilities. Next Meeting June 10, 2021, …

Steering Committee Meeting Updates:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

Steering Committee and Science Panel Meeting Schedule (547 KB) Steering Committee meetings take place on an as-needed basis following the phased study approach. The timing of Steering Committee meetings is based on the project timeline, Science Panel findings, and public outreach efforts. Next Meeting May 26, 2021, Steering Committee Meeting Agenda (240 KB) Please send …

Utah Lake Science Panel:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

The Utah Lake Science Panel was established by the Steering Committee in 2018 to provide independent and unbiased scientific advice to the Steering Committee. Science Panel members were selected to provide a full range of scientific expertise relevant to the unique characteristics of Utah Lake. The Science Panel is charged with guiding the development of …

Science Panel Membership:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

The membership expertise of the Science Panel for the Utah Lake Water Quality Study.

Steering Committee Membership:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

Utah Lake Water Quality Study Steering Committee membership details including stakeholder interest, affiliation, and contact info.

Utah Lake Steering Committee:
Utah Lake Water Quality Study

The Utah Lake Water Quality Study Steering Committee is a 16-member committee representing a diverse group of stakeholders interested in protecting and improving water quality in Utah Lake through a collaborative, transparent, and consensus-based decision-making process. The Steering Committee was formed in 2016 by a stakeholder-led initiative to establish a formal process by which committee …