Martin County D.O.H. Advises Residents & Visitors to Avoid Contact with Algae
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The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) is issuing a health advisory for the vicinity of the Port Mayaca Lock based on water sampling results from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP conducted sampling in the S308 canal and found the presence of Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae. DOH recommends that residents and visitors avoid contact with algae.
In addition, an advisory remains in place for the vicinity of the St Lucie Lock and Phipps Park in Stuart.
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