Water quality advisory lifted for beach west of Edmonton
A June 21, 2021, advisory of "elevated levels of fecal bacteria" at Allan Beach at Hubbles Lake was effective immediately and to stay in place until authorities advised otherwise.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted a water quality advisory for Allan Beach on Hubbles Lake.
The advisory was issued on June 12 due to high levels of fecal bacteria.
Water quality has since returned to an acceptable level and the health risk is low for usage of the beach for recreational purposes.
AHS reminds visitors and residents to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir at any time.
Hubbles Lakes is about 40 kilometres west of Edmonton.
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