Press Release

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Cypress Point Park and Davis Island Beach

April 16, 2026 2 min read
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For media inquiries: Ryan Pedigo • Ryan.Pedigo@flhealth.gov813-559-4065

Hillsborough County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH- Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations:

Cypress Point Park
5620 W Cypress St.
Tampa, FL 33607

Davis Island Beach
900 Martinique Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

Tests completed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Cypress Point Park and Davis Island 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 FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information call 813-559-4065 or visit Hillsborough.FloridaHealth.gov.

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