Chestermere Lake water quality advisory no longer in place: AHS

A file photo of sunrise at Chestermere Lake. (Submitted/Brian)

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted a water quality advisory for Chestermere Lake’s Cove Beach.

The advisory was issued on Aug. 8 after “elevated levels” of fecal bacteria were found in the water.

People were asked not to swim or wade in the Cove Beach area until further notice.

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On Friday, AHS issued an update saying fecal bacteria levels had “returned to an acceptable level.”

“As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time,” AHS said.