Water quality advisory issued for Alberta Beach on Lac Ste. Anne

ALBERTA BEACH – Due to elevated levels of bacteria, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area on Lac Ste. Anne, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of bacteria were detected via testing of the lake water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Alberta 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 Lac Ste. Anne, 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.