Health Advisory

DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

October 21, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Martin has issued a water quality advisory for Sandsprit Park in Stuart and Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City.
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:

Sandsprit Park
3443 St. Lucie Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34997

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

Tests completed on Monday, October 19, indicate that the water quality at Sandsprit Park and Leighton Park 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 this location 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 Test Results

For more information, call 772-221-4090.