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MicrobiologicalLimit exceededChemical contaminationStatus unconfirmedFirst seen 15/08/2026, 23:19

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Water quality advisory issued for Plamondon Whitesands Beach on Lac La Biche Lake

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for Plamondon Whitesands Beach on Lac La Biche Lake, effective immediately. Elevated levels of bacteria were detected in the lake water, posing a risk of gastrointestinal illness and skin, ear, and eye infections from contact. The public is advised not to swim or wade at this location. Update (Alberta Health Services, 31.08.2026, 15:25): A cyanobacterial (blue-green algal) bloom advisory was issued August 25, 2026, for Beaver Lake after toxins were identified. The public is advised not to drink or cook with water from the lake and to keep pets away. This advisory remains in effect.

Location
Lac La Biche, Alberta
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Start
01/07/2026, 02:00
End
15/09/2026, 15:18
Event type
Microbiological, Limit exceeded, Chemical contamination
Status
Status unconfirmed
Region
Alberta
Last updated

Timeline

  1. · Alert first recorded
  2. · Start according to source
  3. · Automatically marked inactive
  4. · End according to source
  5. · Record last updated

CanadaReportsAugust 2026ArchiveMethodology

Automatically closed

This advisory was automatically marked as resolved after 21 days without new official information. No official all-clear was issued. Please check with your local water utility for the current status.

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