Florida Health Department issues water quality advisory for two Fort Walton Beach parks

Northwest Florida Daily News
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FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued two water quality health advisories at two parks within the Fort Walton Beach city limits.

According to a news release, tests were conducted on April 29 at Liza Jackson Park and Garniers Beach Park. The water quality at both locations did not meet the recreational standards for Enterococcus bacteria set by FDOH.

DOH-Okaloosa officials advise the public against any water-related activities at both locations due to "an increased risk of illness in swimmers." The water quality test, done during a regular water quality test, showed that the level of bacteria exceeded state guidelines.

DOH-Okaloosa officials say the advisory will be in effect until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

For more information, visit HealthyOkaloosa.com or call 850-833-9247.

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Fort Walton Beach parks issued water quality health advisories.