FILE PHOTO – Mantua Lake in Box Elder County

MANTUA — A Warning Advisory for Mantua Reservoir has been posted for lake goers. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality last week reported samples collected in the reservoir showed high cyanobacteria cell-count densities.

The monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins.

Under the advisory, the Bear River Health Department warned lake goers:

  • 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

Harmful algal blooms may look like pea soup, green or blue paint, or have a scum layer or mats/foam floating on the surface. The water may also appear in shades of green, blue-green, yellow, brown, or red.

Those exposed to the toxic bacteria can develop rashes or hives from skin contact. Breathing or swallowing contaminated water can cause vomiting and diarrhea, stomach pain, weakness, tingling, dizziness, or trouble breathing.

From May until the fall, environmental scientists and technicians conduct tests on water bodies all across the state.


will@cvradio.com

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