DOH-Hillsborough Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Bahia, Ben T Davis, and Picnic Island Beaches
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By Wynton Geary, Public Information Officer
Hillsborough County, Fla. —The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:
| Bahia Beach 2513 W Shell Point Road Ruskin, FL 33570 | Ben T Davis Beach 7740 W Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL 33607 | Picnic Island Beach 7404 Picnic Island Blvd Tampa, FL 33616 |
Tests completed on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Bahia Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Hillsborough 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 exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at Healthy Beaches.
For more information call 813-559-2024 or visit Hillsborough.FloridaHealth.gov.
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