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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 animals.Although most algal blooms are not toxic, some types of cyanobacteria produce nerve or liver toxins. Toxicity is hard to predict in part because a single species of algae can have both toxic and non-toxic strains, and a bloom that tests nontoxic one day can be toxic the next.

Advice for Hunters

Real-Time Monitoring Networks

Check 2019 Monitoring Updates

Track monitoring updates as they are posted.

Protect Yourself

Learn about health risks to people and pets exposed to algal blooms and what you can do to recreate safely.

Learn About HABs

Got questions? Find more info about harmful algal blooms.

Find Guidance Documents

Retrieve helpful guidance documents and response plans. For agencies responding to harmful algal blooms.

Signage & Handouts

Go to Response Agency Resources for more resources.

Download Warning and Danger Signs

Download Warning and Danger Signs

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Report a Bloom

24-Hour DEQ Environment Incidents Line: (801) 536-4123

Call Utah Poison Control Center

If you believe you or your pet have been exposed to a harmful algal bloom, call (800) 222-1222.

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2019 Advisories & Reports: Date Issued

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Get BloomWatch App

Help us track cyanobacteria blooms with your smartphone. Go to cyanos.org for more info.