County officials told residents in the warning area not to travel Sunday night, and the flood warning runs through 4:15 p.m. Monday.
2 stories since October 31, 2026
Where things stand
As of October 31, 2026
What is known
E. coli levels in the San Juan River are falling, but the health advisory for the river and standing floodwater is still in effect (Utah DEQ and San Juan County Public Health, Oct. 30).
Local tap water is safe to drink because the drinking water system is separate from the river (Utah DEQ, Oct. 30).
Most Bluff water samples taken Oct. 26 measured 2,400 to 2,500 MPN per 100 mL, against a historical average of about 98 (Town of Bluff, Oct. 28).
Still open
When health officials will lift the river advisory. The Oct. 30 update gave no date or new readings.
Next: Health questions go to the San Juan County Health Department at 435-587-3838, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
