Poop problem: AHS advises against swimming in Chestermere Lake

A sign at a Chestermere Lake beach advising against going into the water due to the elevated fecal bacteria levels on June 17.

Fecal bacteria levels in Chestermere Lake are far too high for Alberta Health Services' liking and the organization wants you to stay out of the water.

The poop problem in the lake within the city of Chestermere, just east of Calgary city limits, has reached a level where any contact with the water could lead to medical concerns including:

As of Friday, the warning against swimming and wading is in effect for the following sections of the lake:

Warning signs will be posted at each beach.

AHS says environmental public health officers will continue to monitor the fecal bacteria levels within the lake.