DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
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Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Bark Beach – 79th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tests completed on Thursday, September 10, indicate that the water quality at Bark Beach – Miami Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Miami-Dade 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.