These Popular Lakes And Swimming Holes In Utah Are Experiencing Poor Water Quality And May Make You Sick
By Courtnie Erickson|Published July 28, 2023
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Summer is the time when I love visiting a lake, river, or swimming hole. While there are dozens of destinations around Utah to check out, it’s always best to be mindful before you hop into the water. Several popular lakes, rivers, and swimming holes are already under warning advisories and health watches due to poor water quality. This means that before you hop into the water, make sure you don’t come home sick.
Have you ever checked the water quality of a lake, river, or swimming hole that you plan to visit? Is that something you worry about on a summer day in Utah? Let us know in the comments! And if you do plan to spend a day outdoors, make sure you have the right gear. Check out all of the best water gear on REI.
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