DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory 

Advisory Issued for Sandsprit Park and the Roosevelt Bridge, Stuart

Contact:

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                                                 Roosevelt Bridge
3443 St. Lucie Blvd.                                         Stuart, FL 34994
Stuart, FL 34997

Tests completed on Monday, May 12, 2025, indicate that the water quality at Sandsprit 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 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.