June 29, 2023
CZAR – A cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory issued May 4 for Shorncliffe Lake – located near Czar, Alberta within the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services – has been rescinded.
The bloom that prompted the advisory is believed to have been due to an algae species that prefers cooler temperatures. With the recent warmer temperatures, the bloom has disappeared, and confirmation of normal algae cell counts and toxins in the lake has allowed the advisory to be lifted.
Should visible blooms recur, a new advisory will be issued.
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water, at any time.
If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on health concerns and blue-green algae, please call Health Link at 811. Additional information is also available online, at www.ahs.ca/bga.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
