Sevier County- The Central Utah Health Department (CUHD) has confirmed two measles cases in local residents. Both cases were in unvaccinated individuals who had recent contact with someone they believe had measles.  CUHD staff have identified a small number of individuals who may have had minimal exposure to one of the positive cases. CUHD staff […]

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.