Hastings Lake

Edmonton, Alberta
Managed by North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Hastings Lake is located about 40km SE of Edmonton. The Cree name for the lake is a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh, which translates to "lake that does not freeze". This is due to underground springs that feed into the bottom of the lake, preventing sections of the lake from icing over during the winter.

The lake is popular among the local residents. Facilities and amenities are limited for visitors which makes the crowds mellow. A rustic campsite is located on the north shore which provides a picnic area, playground, and boat launch. There are designated Natural Areas on the west and east sides of the lake adding to it's undeveloped natural shoreline. The lake is home to many islands making it a popular spot for boating and birdwatching. Sailing, rowing, and canoeing are also popular recreational activites enjoyed on the lake.

WATER QUALITY
  • No data available
  • Special Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on September 7th, 2016. North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at
For water quality icon legend, click:   
CURRENT WEATHER
12°C
Clear and sunny
  • Report Pollution
MONITORING FREQUENCY

Hastings Lake is sampled from June 1st to September 1st

SOURCE INFORMATION

Privately monitored beaches are not monitored by AHS. Currently, no standardized guidelines for private monitoring exist.

Thus, the Swim Guide does not have current water quality data for beach locations listed as “private.” However, when we receive information that a beach is closed or otherwise unsuitable for swimming, we communicate this with AHS and share the information on the Swim Guide.

We receive notice of a private beach being closed, or “posted,” through one of two means:

An advisory is posted on Alberta Health Services website
We receive a pollution report from a Swim Guide user

We will always list a beach as “posted” when we receive notice of a watershed being contaminated. As well, we communicate this knowledge to AHS if it has been received by a Swim Guide user.

In 2016, AHS is hoping to have standardized guidelines for monitoring water quality. As this information becomes available, we will share it with Swim Guide users.

Monitoring Status

Privately monitored beaches will always posted as “No Data” unless we have received notice that the beach or location is closed.

A beach is marked Green when two consecutive single sample results are under 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) is less than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Red when two consecutive single sample results are equal to or above 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) are equal to or greater than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Grey if there is no current results or no available information.

WATER QUALITY GRAPH

Hastings Lake

Edmonton, Alberta
Managed by North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper
WATER QUALITY
  • No data available
  • Special Status
  • This status is based on the latest sample, taken on September 7th, 2016. North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at
For water quality icon legend, click:   
CURRENT WEATHER
12°C
Clear and sunny

Hastings Lake is located about 40km SE of Edmonton. The Cree name for the lake is a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh, which translates to "lake that does not freeze". This is due to underground springs that feed into the bottom of the lake, preventing sections of the lake from icing over during the winter.

The lake is popular among the local residents. Facilities and amenities are limited for visitors which makes the crowds mellow. A rustic campsite is located on the north shore which provides a picnic area, playground, and boat launch. There are designated Natural Areas on the west and east sides of the lake adding to it's undeveloped natural shoreline. The lake is home to many islands making it a popular spot for boating and birdwatching. Sailing, rowing, and canoeing are also popular recreational activites enjoyed on the lake.

  • Report Pollution
MONITORING FREQUENCY

Hastings Lake is sampled from June 1st to September 1st

SOURCE INFORMATION

Privately monitored beaches are not monitored by AHS. Currently, no standardized guidelines for private monitoring exist.

Thus, the Swim Guide does not have current water quality data for beach locations listed as “private.” However, when we receive information that a beach is closed or otherwise unsuitable for swimming, we communicate this with AHS and share the information on the Swim Guide.

We receive notice of a private beach being closed, or “posted,” through one of two means:

An advisory is posted on Alberta Health Services website
We receive a pollution report from a Swim Guide user

We will always list a beach as “posted” when we receive notice of a watershed being contaminated. As well, we communicate this knowledge to AHS if it has been received by a Swim Guide user.

In 2016, AHS is hoping to have standardized guidelines for monitoring water quality. As this information becomes available, we will share it with Swim Guide users.

Monitoring Status

Privately monitored beaches will always posted as “No Data” unless we have received notice that the beach or location is closed.

A beach is marked Green when two consecutive single sample results are under 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) is less than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Red when two consecutive single sample results are equal to or above 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) are equal to or greater than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Grey if there is no current results or no available information.

WATER QUALITY GRAPH



Swim Guide
is supported by
* The RBC Foundation

Swim Guide shares the best information we have at the moment you ask for it. Always obey signs at the beach or advisories from official government agencies. Stay alert and check for other swimming hazards such as dangerous currents and tides. Please report your pollution concerns so Affiliates can help keep other beach-goers safe.

Swim Guide, "Swim Drink Fish icons," and associated trademarks are owned by SWIM DRINK FISH CANADA.| See Legal.

© SWIM DRINK FISH CANADA, 2011 - 2018