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.

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Before you spend a day out on the water, take a moment to check the water quality on the Utah Department of Environmental Quality website.

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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