What's up with the fecal bacteria? Any idea how long this will be around? Don't want to spend our vacation next week being able to look but not touch
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SWGB
Miracles can happen when you don't poop in the water!
People aren't literally pooping in the water. You might as well say the local health department gives bags of red clay to pregnant women.
This happens because of septic tanks.
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/may/septic-wastewater-sea-052010.html
Beach Fanatic
People aren't literally pooping in the water. You might as well say the local health department gives bags of red clay to pregnant women. This happens because of septic tanks. http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/may/septic-wastewater-sea-052010.htmlI really don't know,but are you serious about septic tanks adding to the problems? Always blamed those pesky gulls. Eat and poop all day
SWGB
I really don't know,but are you serious about septic tanks adding to the problems? Always blamed those pesky gulls. Eat and poop all day
There are a lot of them around Grayton. Gulf Trace also has a lot and there all in sand so with heavy or steady rain it drains faster than the bacteria can naturally die.
Moderator
People aren't literally pooping in the water. You might as well say the local health department gives bags of red clay to pregnant women.
This happens because of septic tanks.
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/may/septic-wastewater-sea-052010.html
Uh....joke. wasn't actually insinuating people were poopin' in the gulf...
Beach Fanatic
Fish do it all the time.
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WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Two Advisories Issued
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ Two Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 100 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 52 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 20 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 36 Moderate
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 160 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 136 Poor
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 44 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Holly Street Beach Access and the Eastern Lake Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ Two Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 100 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 52 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 20 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 36 Moderate
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 160 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 136 Poor
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 44 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Holly Street Beach Access and the Eastern Lake Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
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http://www.co.walton.fl.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=932
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 8 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 40 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 52 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 232 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 40 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 8 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 40 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 8 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 40 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 52 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 232 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 40 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 8 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 40 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Beach Fanatic
Saw the guy with his cup on a stick taking samples the other day at BMB
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[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 56 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 104 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 88 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 136 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 20 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 52 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 40 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period ~
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 56 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 104 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 88 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 136 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 20 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 52 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 40 Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Beach Lover
heard on the news last night that there is now some flesh eating bacteria in the water these days. not specific to SoWal, but all the gulf coast. said people had died....geez...however, i also read it has always been there. not sure why they are warning about it now. just to freak me out i guess. 
seriously, though, does the monitoring system check for this bacteria? i assume it is not ecoli.
seriously, though, does the monitoring system check for this bacteria? i assume it is not ecoli.
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Beach Fanatic
heard on the news last night that there is now some flesh eating bacteria in the water these days. not specific to SoWal, but all the gulf coast. said people had died....geez...however, i also read it has always been there. not sure why they are warning about it now. just to freak me out i guess.
seriously, though, does the monitoring system check for this bacteria? i assume it is not ecoli.
Coming soon to weather channel and CNN - breaking news and crawl once an hour:
FEB UPDATE!!!!! :roll:
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[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Two Advisories Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Two Advisories Issued
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 96 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 12 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 16 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 64 Moderate
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 152 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 52 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 152 Poor
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Holly Street Beach Access and the Inlet Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Two Advisories Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Two Advisories Issued
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 96 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 12 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 16 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 64 Moderate
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 152 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 52 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 152 Poor
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Holly Street Beach Access and the Inlet Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
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http://www.co.walton.fl.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=991
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~ One Advisory Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 4 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 160 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 4 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 12 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 4 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
[h=3]WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~ One Advisory Issued[/h] WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~ One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period
WALTON COUNTY - The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 4 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 160 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 4 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 12 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 4 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact the FDOH in Walton County at (850) 892-8021, or visit the Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Beach Fanatic
Dang I was in BMB water yesterday....last time we had a Good Score......guess the Bad stuff moves from beach area to beach area?
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Beach Lover
just curious because of all the news with the vibrio vulnificus...
they don't test for this bacteria, but is testing for enterococci an indicator for vibrio possibly being at high levels as well?
they don't test for this bacteria, but is testing for enterococci an indicator for vibrio possibly being at high levels as well?
http://www.floridahealth.gov/enviro...ty/county-detail.html?County=Walton&Zip=32433
Current results 6/15/15
View attachment 41216
Beach Lover
Did a little research, not that anyone really cares lol, but no it is not an indicator of this bacteria in the water. I wish it were.
lol, but no it is not an indicator of this bacteria in the water. I wish it were.Admin
Walton County
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~Two Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October.
The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage.
The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 28 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 20 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 116 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 1,048 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 52 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 104 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 32 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach Access and the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~Two Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October.
The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage.
The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 28 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 20 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 116 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 1,048 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 52 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 104 Moderate
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 32 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach Access and the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Beach Fanatic
So, either side of Gulf Trace, are impacted negatively. Ellen
Beach Fanatic
Blue Mtn Beach rated "poor" the past two times...
Wonder why?
Wonder why?
Beach Fanatic
Blue Mtn Beach rated "poor" the past two times...Septic tanks
Wonder why?
Beach Fanatic
Blue mountain beach this morning..,
Beach Fanatic
Septic tanksThey are always there everyday. Water is very very clean in BMB most of year. Test where taken before last Monday's rains. I saw the guy test week ago.
Beach Fanatic
Does the free shuttle that runs people there tell them about the water problems?
Do they have a secondary location they bus everyone too?
Do they have a secondary location they bus everyone too?
Admin
Walton County
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period~
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 40 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 16 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 48 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 432 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 20 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 16 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~One Advisory Issued for This Sampling Period~
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 40 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 16 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 48 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 432 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 20 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 16 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 104 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = greater than 105 Enterococci per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
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