Reservoir · Douglas County · OR

Is Galesville Reservoir safe to swim?

Advisory

A blue-green algae advisory is in effect.

Updated July 18, 2026 · EPA CyAN satellite

Recent rain
0.0 in
Water type
Reservoir
Last updated
Jul 18
Bacteria
E. coli, fecal
Not monitored
Tested
Not monitored
Blue-green algae
cyanobacteria
Advisory
Tested
173,780
cells/mL
Advisory over
100,000
cells/mL
Sampled Jul 16 · EPA CyAN satellite
Before you get in

Conditions change fast. Blooms and bacteria move with wind, rain, and runoff, and monitoring lags real time, so always look before you get in.

Skip water that is scummy or discolored, and keep children and dogs out of visible algae.

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