Updates:
December 4, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Recreational monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in summer 2024. Waterborne pathogen or harmful algal bloom concerns may still arise at this waterbody. Know what to look for and check before recreating.
Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch
October 23, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae has not been observed during the past three sampling visits at Saratoga Springs Marina. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Utah Lake State Park:
Health Watch
October 23, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae has not been observed during the past three sampling visits at Utah Lake State Park. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory
October 23, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae was not observed during this past monitoring visit to Utah Lake. Check back for updates. In the meantime, know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit other locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch
October 16, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present on Utah Lake, but has not been observed at Saratoga Springs Marina. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Utah Lake State Park:
Health Watch
October 16, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present on Utah Lake, but has not been observed at Utah Lake State Park. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory
October 16, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae was observed accumulating in some locations around Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit other locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
Saratoga Springs Marina:
Health Watch
September 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present on Utah Lake, but has not been observed at Saratoga Springs Marina the past three weeks. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Utah Lake State Park:
Health Watch
September 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present on Utah Lake, but has not been observed at Utah Lake State Park the past three weeks. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Other areas of Utah Lake:
Warning Advisory
September 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present at locations across Utah Lake. Algae in the water was detected producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit other locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
September 18, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present at locations across Utah Lake, though in lower concentrations than when last sampled. Algae in the water was detected producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake.
If you visit any locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
September 5, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present at most locations on Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake.
If you visit any locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
August 29, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present at most locations on Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake.
If you visit any locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
August 21, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algae is present at most locations on Utah Lake. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake.
If you visit any locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
August 15, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algal blooms are present at most locations on Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY for Utah Lake.
If you visit any locations on Utah Lake:
- 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
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
August 10, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near Lincoln Beach and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Marina or Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory
August 10, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Provo Bay:
- 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
American Fork Marina :
Warning Advisory
August 10, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in American Fork Marina, American Fork Beach, and the open water of Utah Lake near it.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit American Fork Marina or Beach:
- 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
Lindon Marina :
Warning Advisory
August 10, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Lindon Marina and the open water of Utah Lake near it.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lindon Marina:
- 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
Other areas on Utah Lake:
Health Watch
August 10, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Harmful algal blooms have been observed across Utah Lake including at Saratoga Springs Marina and on the open water. Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom and check before recreating.
Under a HEALTH WATCH 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
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near Lincoln Beach and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Provo Bay:
- 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
American Fork Marina :
Warning Advisory
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in American Fork Marina and the open water of Utah Lake near it.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit American Fork Marina:
- 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
Lindon Marina :
Warning Advisory
July 31, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Lindon Marina and the open water of Utah Lake near it.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lindon Marina:
- 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
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present near Lincoln Beach and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
American Fork Marina :
Health Watch
July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at American Fork Marina. Avoid areas of visible algae. Samples were collected. Check back here for updates.
If you visit American Fork Marina:
- 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
Lindon Marina :
Health Watch
July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Lindon Marina. Avoid areas of visible algae. Samples were collected. Check back here for updates.
If you visit Lindon Marina:
- 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
Other areas on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
July 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Utah Lake State Park or Saratoga Springs Marina. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
July 13, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom may be present near Lincoln Beach and has been observed in the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory
July 13, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present in Provo Bay and the southern part of Utah Lake.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Provo Bay:
- 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
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
July 13, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
July 7, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory
July 7, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Provo Bay:
- 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
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
July 7, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
July 3, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Warning Advisory
July 3, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Provo Bay. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Provo Bay:
- 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
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
July 3, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Lincoln Beach:
Warning Advisory
June 29, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Lincoln Beach. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Utah County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Lincoln Beach:
- 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
Provo Bay:
Health Watch
June 29, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Provo Bay. 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
- 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
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
June 27, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
June 14, 2023: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. Learn more about harmful algal blooms.
Site visited: Lincoln Beach, Lincoln Marina, Lindon Marina NE Boat Launch, State Park Marina
Sandy Beach:
Health Watch
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on May 31, 2023
E. coli counts at Sandy Beach are still above Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Sandy Beach:
Health Watch
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on May 26, 2023
E. coli counts at Sandy Beach are above Utah Department of Health Recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.
Everywhere else on Utah Lake:
Looks Good
Monitoring for waterborne pathogens on May 26, 2023
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: Saratoga Springs Marina (boat ramp and picnic area), Utah Lake State Park, Lincoln Marina (beach and marina), Lindon Marina