DOH-Palm Beach Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
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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:
South Inlet Park
1100 S. Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Red Reef Park
1400 N. Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Spanish River
3001 N. A1A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Lake Worth-Kreusler
2882 S. Ocean Blvd.
Palm Beach, FL 33480
DuBois Lagoon
19075 Dubois Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
DuBois Park
19075 Dubois Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
Tests completed on Monday, October 19, indicate that the water quality at these locations 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 these locations 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.
For more information, call 561-671-4013.