RECENT STATEMENT FROM PRICE CITY:

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality recently did a visual inspection of Scofield Reservoir and confirmed there was no algal bloom. The buoy sensors show no algal bloom https://wqdatalive.com/public/669
An incident was reported where a water skier reported symptoms of potential algal bloom exposure. Water quality scientists did not detect an algal bloom when they did a visual inspection. A copy of the incident report is available by contacting Price City.

The Price City’s water treatment plant is taking all appropriate measures to treat and test the culinary water supplied to Price City customers to ensure the water is safe for drinking, bathing, watering, and other regular use. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact the Price City Public Works Department at 435-637-5010.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM PRICE CITY:

Price City is aware of the current situation at Scofield Reservoir concerning algae bloom as reported by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality via the Southeastern Utah Health Department (contact: Scott Hacky).

The Price City’s water treatment plant is taking all appropriate measures to treat and test the culinary water supplied to Price City customers to ensure the water is safe for drinking, bathing, watering, and other regular use. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact the Price City Public Works Department at 435-637-5010.