DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
Share:
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
Bathtub Beach
1585 SE MacArthur Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
Charlie Leighton Park
2701 SW Cornell Ave.
Palm City, FL 34990
Stuart Sandbar
Jensen Beach Causeway
2004 NE Causeway Blvd.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Stuart Causeway
202 NE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge
198 N. Beach Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Jensen Beach
4191 NE Ocean Blvd.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Bob Graham Beach
4775 NE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
Hobe Sound Beach
Jupiter Island Beach Road and Highway A1A
Jupiter Island, FL 33455
Tests completed on Monday, October 26, indicate that the water quality at the locations listed above did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
Recent wind, rain, and king tides are likely factors influencing water quality.
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.
For more information, call 772-221-4090.