Monday, May 07, 2007

Fish Consumption Advisories Issued in Utah

Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources has issues a fish consumption advisory for brown, rainbow and splake trout in six popular fishing areas. Elevated levels of mercury were found in these trout resulting in the concern.

The advisories are in effect for brown trout from the Weber River near Morgan, Utah and Jordanelle Reservoir in Wasatch County; rainbow trout from the Upper Enterprise Reservoir in Washington County and Newcastle Reservoir in Iron County; brown trout from Calf Creek in Garfield County and splake trout from Joe's Valley Reservoir in Emery County.

Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury. For most people, the risk from mercury by eating fish and shellfish is not a health concern. Yet, some fish and shellfish contain higher levels of mercury that may harm an unborn baby or young child's developing nervous system.

The risks from mercury in fish and shellfish depend on the amount of fish and shellfish eaten and the levels of mercury in the fish and shellfish. For this reason, mercury levels in fish are monitored and advisories are issued when levels reach a certain point.

For more information about the recent fish consumption advisory in Utah, click here.

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