Water quality advisory lifted for Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park

A water quality advisory issued in the spring for the Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park beach has been lifted. 

Alberta Health Services had put the advisory in place in late May due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water. 

READ MORE: Water quality advisory issued for Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park 

Over the weekend, AHS reported that the water quality has returned to a safe level and the health risk of low for usage of the river for recreational purposes, like swimming. 

Visitors are still reminded never to drink or cook with untreated water directly from any reservoir or lake, at any time.

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet brings over a decade of experience to the Lethbridge newsroom. He started his career in Ontario before moving to Vancouver Island in 2014 to work with Vista Radio. He moved to Alberta in February 2019 and joined the Lethbridge team in June 2024. Justin is excited to share the stories of southern Alberta.
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