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Mona Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Mona Reservoir is located in Mona City at the north end of Juab Valley (Juab County). DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.

Updates:

November 1, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) and E. coli monitoring update

Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2025. Harmful algal blooms can occur year-round, so know what to look for and always check before recreating.


August 19, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: S of boat ramp SE of dam


July 15, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: S of boat ramp SE of dam


June 24, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses.

Site sampled: 65 meters S of boat ramp SE of dam. 

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