Water quality advisory issued for Little Bow Provincial Park main beach on Travers Reservoir

CALGARY ZONE – Due to elevated levels of bacteria, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade at the main beach area of Little Bow Provincial Park on Travers Reservoir, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of bacteria were detected via testing of the reservoir water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Little Bow Provincial Park main beach. There is also the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any body of water, including Travers Reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Alberta Health Services provides acute care services for more than five million Albertans at hospitals, urgent care centres and health centres across the province. Our mission is to provide excellent and accessible patient-focused healthcare for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, increasing access to surgeries and improving patient flow.