By Renay Rouse
Advisory Issued for Leighton Park, Palm City
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Leighton Park
2701 Cornell Ave.
Palm City, FL 34990
Tests completed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Leighton Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Martin advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at DOH-Martin’s website.
For more information, call 772-221-4090 or visit Martin.FloridaHealth.gov.