No swimming in part of Chestermere Lake due to elevated fecal bacteria levels: AHS
Posted Aug 8, 2025 1:07 pm.
Last Updated Aug 8, 2025 2:30 pm.
Alberta’s public health authority is advising members of the public not to swim or wade in an area of Chestermere Lake due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says elevated levels of fecal bacteria were found through testing the lake water at the Cove Beach location.
It explains that at current levels, gastrointestinal illnesses like vomiting and diarrhea may result from ingestion of the water at Cove Beach.
There is also the possibility of skin, ear, and eye infections with water contact.
The advisory applied only to Cove Beach and doesn’t affect the other beaches on Chestermere Lake, including Anniversary Park, and Sunset Park.
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir at any time.
AHS will continue to monitor the water at Cove Beach.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
