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DOH-Palm Beach Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach, and Dubois Park

September 22, 2026 1 min read

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Tests completed on Monday, September 21, indicate that the water quality at Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach, and Dubois Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
Health Advisory
For media inquiries: Public Information Office • CHD50ContactUs@FLHealth.gov • 561-671-4013

Palm Beach, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:

Ocean Inlet Park
6990 N. Ocean Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Boynton Beach
6415 N. Ocean Blvd.
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435

DuBois Park
19075 Dubois Road
Jupiter, FL 33477

Tests completed on Monday, September 21, indicate that the water quality at Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach, and Dubois Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Palm Beach advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Data

For more information, call 561-671-4013.