Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach. (Source: Trestle Creek Golf Resort/Facebook)
Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water at Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach on Trestle Creek, Alberta Health Services (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 lake water at the Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach location.
At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach.
There is also 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 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 Trestle Creek Golf Resort Beach on Trestle Creek.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
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