Fecal bacteria advisory issued for MacFarlane Beach on Calling Lake
At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingesting the water at the beach. Contraction of skin, ear and eye infections is also possible if contact with water occurs.
The health authority advises the public not to swim or wade in the water at the beach area effective immediately until further notice.
AHS will continue to monitor the water.
Calling Lake is about 190 kilometres north of Edmonton.
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