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CUHD has issued a harmful algal bloom “Health Watch Advisory” for Piute and Otter Creek Reservoirs.Please follow all posted warnings when visiting these water bodies:1. Use caution when swimming in affected areas2. Avoid areas of algae scum when boating3. Keep animals away4. Do not ingest the water5. Clean fish well and discard gutshttps://deq.utah.gov/…/piute-reservoir-recreational…https://deq.utah.gov/…/otter-creek-reservoir…

Due to recent sanitary sewer overflows, elevated E. coli levels have been detected near the discharge point located southwest of the Mona Wastewater Treatment Plant. Please take the following precautions:  Avoid contact with water – Refrain from swimming, fishing, or letting pets play in these areas.  Practice good hygiene – Wash hands thoroughly after any

DEQ PUBLIC NOTICE: Wastewater Discharge in Fremont River. In order to prevent the failure of wastewater lagoon embankments due to flooding in Hanksville, UT, diluted municipal wastewater is currently being discharged into the Fremont River by the city. Users are advised to avoid contact with the river or use of river water until further notice.

Richfield, UT October 12, 2020 – The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified by the Utah Department of Health on Monday October 12, 2020 that the previously reported COVID-19 death of a Millard County resident was incorrectly attributed to Millard County.

Richfield, UT July 26, 2020 – The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified on Thursday, July 30, 2020 of the death of a Juab County resident due to COVID-19. The individual who passed away was a female, between the ages of 65 and 84, and was a resident of a long-term care facility.

July 22, 2020. The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 that a death occurred in Sevier County due to COVID-19. The person who passed away was a female, between the ages of 45-64, and was not hospitalized prior to her death. She was initially reported to be a

Richfield, UT July 26, 2020 – The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Wayne County. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District to 341. The individual is between the ages of 1-14 and is currently recovering at home. The

Richfield, UT May 7, 2020 – The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Piute County. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District to 27.The individual is between the ages of 45-64 and is currently recovering at home. The individual