Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted for Eagle Lake
Alberta Health Services has ended its blue-green algae advisory for Eagle Lake, located southeast of Strathmore, effective Wednesday. The change comes as cooler weather has lowered the lake’s temperature, reducing the health risk posed by cyanobacteria, often referred to as blue-green algae.
The lake, situated in Wheatland County about 45 minutes east of Calgary, had been under an advisory asking visitors to avoid direct contact with the algae. Authorities also warned against using untreated lake water for drinking or cooking.
AHS noted that boiling contaminated water does not eliminate toxins and advised residents to rely on alternate water sources for themselves, their pets, and livestock when algae may be visible.
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Author’s Summary
Cooler weather ended the toxic algae risk at Eagle Lake, allowing Alberta Health Services to lift its advisory and remind residents to avoid untreated water sources.