Cyanobacterial (blue-green algal) bloom and water quality advisories lifted across Alberta

November 3, 2026

ALBERTA – Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and water quality, including fecal bacteria levels, present a low health risk for usage of the lake for recreational purposes.

Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the cyanobacterial bloom advisories for:

Effective immediately, AHS has lifted the water quality advisories for:

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir at any time. Note that boiling water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternate source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock any time cyanobacteria may be of concern.