Rockport Reservoir is located approximately 2 miles south of Wanship in Summit County. DEQ’s recreational water quality monitoring checks for two health concerns: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Waterborne Pathogens (E. coli). Find the most recent monitoring information below.
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November 1, 2025: Recreational water quality monitoring update
Recreational water quality monitoring has ended for the season. Monitoring will resume in June or July 2026. A harmful algal bloom may still be present at this waterbody. Know what to look for and always check before recreating.
October 8, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Rockport Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Rockport Reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
October 1, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: A harmful algal bloom is present at Rockport Reservoir. Algae in the water may be producing dangerous toxins that can make humans and animals sick.
Summit County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.
If you visit Rockport Reservoir:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 26, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
BE CAREFUL: Our monitoring team saw visible signs of a harmful algal bloom at Rockport Reservoir. There could be algae in the water producing dangerous toxins. We collected samples and results are pending. Check back here for updates.
In the meantime we recommend:
- Do not swim or water ski in areas of algae
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard skin and guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
- Know how to recognize a harmful algal bloom
September 17, 2025: Harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites visited: Highland picnic area, western beach, west end of dam
September 8, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Rockport State Park at Highland picnic area, western beach, Pinery picnic area, and dam
August 13, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team noted visible signs of a possible harmful algal bloom, but samples confirmed that cyanobacteria concentrations and E. Coli counts remain below recreational thresholds.
Sites sampled: Pinery picnic area, Highland picnic area, western beach, west end of dam
August 13, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: Our monitoring team noted visible signs of a possible harmful algal bloom, but samples confirmed that cyanobacteria concentrations and E. Coli counts remain below recreational thresholds.
Sites sampled: Pinery picnic area, Highland picnic area, western beach, west end of dam
July 8, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Rockport State Park at Highland picnic area, western beach, Pinery picnic area, and dam
June 9, 2025: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) and HAB monitoring update
GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below recreational thresholds and our monitoring team did not see any visible signs of a harmful algal bloom.
Sites sampled: Rockport State Park at Highland picnic area, western beach, Pinery picnic area, and dam