www.ecoli.utah.gov
This site serves as the public outreach component of the State of Utah Division of Water Quality's collaborative E. coli monitoring of highly recreated lakes and reservoirs, as well as rivers and streams. The information on this Web site is maintained by a multi-agency committee on E. coli, and is intended to be accessible for up-to-date advisory information about E. coli levels in State surface waters. See the map below of most of the locations sampled in 2011 for E. coli.
Current Sampling 2011 Recreation Season sampling has been completed and planning is underway for 2012 sampling. Salem Pond Update 2010 sampling identified re-occuring E. coli exceedences at Knoll Beach at Salem Pond in Salem UT. Additional sampling to help address the issue is underway. Archived Press Releases Salem Pond Press Release, June 10, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is my lake (not) being tested for E. coli? Ideal monitoring would involve collecting samples weekly at all locations through out Utah, but monitoring resources are limited. Therefore, testing for potential E. coli contamination is focused on areas where people most frequently recreate. In 2010 31 lakes and reservoirs across Utah were identified as highly recreated water bodies and monitored for E. coli. See the map below for the priority water bodies sampled for E. coli. Less frequented lakes and reservoirs will be sampled in the coming years. Current monitoring plan includes sampling at these targeted water bodies twice a month from May through September. More frequent sampling may be required at a specific lake or reservoir when the data suggests that E. coli densities are high. Ultimately, DWQ does intend to sample and assess all lakes and reservoirs in the State as resources become available. |
| Most 2011 sampling sites are displayed in the map below. For a complete list of collected data, visit the Sampling Data link above. |
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New link to the E. coli Workgroup
Revised: January 30, 2012