Water quality advisory issued for Zeiner Park Beach at Pigeon Lake

Alberta Health Services has issued a water quality advisory for Zeiner Park Beach at Pigeon Lake.

In a statement, the health authority says:

Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water of Zeiner Park Beach at Pigeon Lake, located within the Central and Edmonton Zones of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at Zeiner Park Beach, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected via testing of the lake water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at