Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a water quality advisory due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water at the Ebeling Beach Day Use Area of Gull Lake.
AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately.
Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected via testing of the water park at this location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Ebeling Beach. There is also the possibility of skin, ear, and eye infections with water contact.
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 Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water at the Ebeling Beach Day Use Area.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.