Otter Creek Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Updates:

July 12, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Otter Creek Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick. 

Central Utah Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY. 

If you visit Otter Creek Reservoir:

• Do not swim or water ski
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

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July 9, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Otter Creek Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.

In the meantime we recommend:

• Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
• Avoid areas of algae when boating
• Clean fish well and discard guts
• Keep animals away
• Don’t drink the water
• Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom

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June 25, 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: State Park beach access

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June 12, 2024: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update

OK, but be careful: Our monitoring team observed low levels of harmful algae at locations around Otter Creek Reservoir. Know what to look out for and avoid visible algae when recreating.

Site visited: State Park beach access, Tamarisk Point Campground, near Senior Citizen point

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May 21, 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: Otter Creek beach access