Water quality advisory issued for Shorncliffe Beach on Shorncliffe Lake
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for Shorncliffe Beach on Shorncliffe Lake, effective immediately from August 24, 2026. This advisory is due to elevated levels of bacteria detected in the lake water, which can cause gastrointestinal illness or infections. The public is advised not to swim or wade, and never to drink or cook with untreated water from the lake.
- Location
- Provost, Alberta
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- 01/08/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Microbiological, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Alberta
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
Sources
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