Hillsborough, 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 Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570

Tests completed on Wednesday, July 02, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Picnic Island 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 Program.

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

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