Tuesday, Apr 5 2011 11:00PM
Water samples taken from Utah's East Canyon reservoir has been found to contain toxic algae levels.
According to a recent study developed by Jerry Miller, a retired Bureau of Reclamation employee, the water in Utah’s East Canyon reservoir has a toxic level of algae, reported the Standard-Examiner. However, despite the results of this research, Miller says the state has not responded to his claims nor prompted officials in the area to investigate.
Councilman Ned Mecham says that, though the report does show high levels of phosphorous, it also says that those levels have been decreasing since the 1990s at a steady pace. However, Mecham does note that water quality is a serious concern and
water assistance programs may be needed.
"Water quality should be everyone's concern," Mecham told the source. "If you live in an area that has a public water supply, your water is being monitored and treated ... In rural counties such as Morgan, the water used by families is from private wells, making everyone concerned about the quality of our water."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, consumption of harmful algae may result in gastroenteritis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, liver damage or neurological symptoms.