Due to a recent wastewater spill into Garden Road connected to the C17 Canal in Riviera Beach, DOH-Palm Beach is issuing a health alert, no swim advisory, and no irrigation from these waterways to residents and visitors near the area.
For media inquiries:
Public Information Office • CHD50ContactUs@FLHealth.gov • 561-671-4013
DuBois Park tests below unsafe levels.
Follow-up water samples taken by DEP did not detect algae toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities.
ALERT issued for blue-green algae present at L8 Canal and Lake Okeechobee in response to water samples taken on June 24.
Offices will be closed July 2-6. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Caution issued for blue-green algae present in L8 Canal and Lake Okeechobee.
Water quality advisory issued for DuBois Park.
DOH-Palm Beach urges residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to prevent rabies exposure.
DOH-Palm Beach cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee - S352 on June 17.
