DEQ issues health advisory for Island Park Reservoir

Advisory issued

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a health advisory for Island Park Reservoir. The advisory is a public health action tied to the reservoir and concerns people who use or visit the area.

What the notice establishes

The advisory identifies Island Park Reservoir as the affected location. DEQ is the state agency connected to the advisory.

The public notice linked to the development does not establish the reason for the advisory, when it took effect, which parts of the reservoir may be affected or what activities people should avoid. It also does not establish how long the advisory will remain in place.

Next steps

People seeking instructions about recreation, fishing, swimming, boating or other uses of Island Park Reservoir should look for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s public notice before visiting. The advisory may be updated as DEQ provides additional information.

The development was reported by the Rexburg Standard Journal.