By Renay Rouse
Advisory Issued for waters near Leighton Park Bridge in Palm City and Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for the waters near the Leighton Park Bridge in Palm City and the Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart.
DOH-Martin advises against any water-related activities at those locations due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Bacteriological sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
DOH-Martin will continue to monitor the water quality in these areas weekly and routinely advise the public of the results. The advisory will remain in effect at these locations until results show consistent readings in the good range. These areas will be tested again on Monday, February 26.
To view river and beach water sample results visit Beach and River Sampling.