The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 19 for Lake Okeechobee LZ40 and L006.
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DOH-Palm Beach cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee CLV10A, LZ40, L006, PALMOUT3, LZ30 and L007.
DOH-Palm Beach Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory
August 20, 2026
DOH-Palm Beach is lifting the advisory for Town of Palm Beach Municipal Beach.
Tests completed on Monday, August 17, indicate that the water quality at Palm Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Palm Beach Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for L8 Canal
August 14, 2026
Follow-up water samples did not detect algae toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities.
Follow-up water samples did not detect algae toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities.
The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 6 for L8 Canal and Lake Okeechobee S352.
DOH-Palm Beach Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at L8 Canal
August 10, 2026
Water sample testing is underway. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
Follow-up water samples taken by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not detect algae toxins in Lake Okeechobee - L007.
The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 4 for Lake Okeechobee CLV10A, LZ40, PALMOUT3, LZ30, and L006.