Alberta Health Services is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water at Kinosoo Beach.
Testing revealed elevated levels of fecal bacteria with the current levels causing gastrointestinal illness if ingested with the possibility of skin, ear, and eye infections with water contact.
Visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir. AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water at Kinosoo Beach on Cold Lake.Â
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.Â
