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Health Officials in Palm Beach County Lift Advisory for Bacterial Contamination in Riviera Beach

November 6, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Palm Beach is lifting the November 3 advisory for the intersection of Blue Heron Boulevard and Gardens Road in Riviera Beach connected to C17 Canal.
Health Advisory LIFTED
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) is lifting the advisory for the intersection of Blue Heron Boulevard and Gardens Road in Riviera Beach connected to C17 Canal.

Recent coordinated laboratory testing with the City of Riviera Beach and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection indicates the water quality at Blue Heron Boulevard shows an acceptable level of bacteria for the public to resume water-related activities.

The original advisory was issued on Tuesday, November 3, due to a wastewater spill.

For more information, contact DOH-Palm Beach at 561-837-5900 or CHD50ContactUs@FLHealth.gov.

For after-hours questions or inquiries, please call 561-881-1888.