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

Tests completed on Thursday, September 5, 2024, indicate that the water quality at 53^rd St., Miami Beach and Crandon Park North 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 these locations 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 305-324-2400 or visit MiamiDade.FloridaHealth.gov.