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Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories Issued for Utah County Water Bodies

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Harmful algal bloom advisories have been issued for Utah Lake and several other water bodies within Utah County. The advisories range from health watches to danger advisories at specific locations.

Key takeaways

  • A danger advisory is in effect for Lindon Marina.
  • Warning advisories include Utah Lake, Salem Pond South Arm, Salem Pond Knoll Beach, and the Lower Jordan River.
  • A health watch has been issued for Fifth Water Hot Springs.
  • The Utah County Health Department issued these advisories on August 12, 2026.

Harmful algal bloom advisories are in effect for Utah Lake and various other water bodies in Utah County, according to a notice from the Utah County Health Department.

In a notice posted on August 12, 2026, the health department identified multiple locations under different advisory levels.

The current advisories include a danger advisory for Lindon Marina.

Warning advisories have been issued for Utah Lake lake-wide, the Salem Pond South Arm and Salem Pond Knoll Beach, and the Lower Jordan River.

Additionally, a health watch is in effect for Fifth Water Hot Springs.

For ongoing recreational water quality updates, the public can visit the DEQ Recreational Water Quality website.

Individuals are encouraged to check current conditions by visiting the DEQ website and selecting the specific body of water they intend to visit.

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