November 14, 2025
ST. ALBERT – Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the water quality advisory that was issued for the Sturgeon River in Edmonton Zone.
Recent weather has cooled river water temperatures to such an extent that water quality, including fecal bacteria levels, present a low health risk for usage of the river for recreational purposes.
Effective immediately, AHS has lifted the water quality advisory for:
STURGEON RIVER
The advisory was originally issued for the Rivercrest area near Benoit Bridge and for the section of the river northeast of the Ray Gibbon Drive bridge near St. Albert. The advisory was due to sewage entering the river after a wastewater pipeline leak. Recent water tests show that the impact of the leak has now dissipated.
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any river, lake or reservoir at any time.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
