Water quality advisory issued for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta Health Services

Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, located within the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected via testing of the river water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at this beach at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. As well, there is the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.