AHS issues water quality advisory for Golden Sheaf Park in Forty Mile County
Alberta Health Services is warning visitors about water conditions at a popular county park south of Medicine Hat.
Why it matters
Residents and visitors to the park should be aware of potential health risks before entering the water.
Alberta Health Services has issued a Water Quality Advisory for Golden Sheaf Park in the County of Forty Mile. The advisory follows testing that found elevated levels in the water at the park.
AHS did not specify a timeline for when the advisory might be lifted. The agency typically issues such advisories to warn the public about potential health risks associated with water contact at affected sites.
Further details on the specific contaminant and recommended precautions were not included in the initial announcement.
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