Water advisory issued for lake in Heritage Pointe over ‘elevated’ fecal levels

A sign can be seen at The Lake at Heritage Point on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory for a lake just south of Calgary.

AHS says the lake in Heritage Pointe, a hamlet in Foothills County, has “elevated levels” of fecal bacteria.

People are asked not to swim or wade in the beach area, effective immediately.

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“At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water,” warned AHS in a Thursday news release. “As well, there is the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.

“As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.”

AHS says the advisory will be in place until further notice.