The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH-Martin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

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

Tests completed on Monday, April 28, 2025, indicate that the water quality at 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. Test results are available at DOH-Martin's website.

For more information, call 772-221-4090 or visit Martin.FloridaHealth.gov.