Health Advisory

DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

August 19, 2026 1 min read

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The advisory has been issued for Leighton Park and the Roosevelt Bridge.
Health Advisory
For media inquiries: Renay Rouse • Renay.Rouse@FLHealth.gov • 772-631-6008

Martin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:

Charlie Leighton Park
2701 SW Cornell Ave.
Palm City, FL 34990

Roosevelt Bridge
Stuart, FL 34994

Tests completed on Monday, August 17, indicate that the water quality at Leighton Park and the Roosevelt Bridge did 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 these locations due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeded the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

View Water Quality Sampling

For more information, call 772-221-4090.