COLD LAKE – A popular summer hangout is temporarily closed due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria being present in the water at Kinosoo Beach on Cold Lake.
On Friday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) released information confirming the closure.
"AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately," read the information.
"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 Kinosoo Beach on Cold Lake. As well, there is the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact," further stated AHS.
As always, people using the lake are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water from any lake or reservoir, "at any time." Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
AHS Environmental Public Health officers continue to monitor the water at Kinosoo Beach on Cold Lake and the "advisory will remain in effect until further notice." As of Monday, the advisory was still in place.
