I don't disagree that the septic systems need to go, but also remember Okaloosa had bad results last week. I don't think this is the first time our results took a nosedive on the weeks following bad results from our western neighbors.
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I don't disagree that the septic systems need to go, but also remember Okaloosa had bad results last week. I don't think this is the first time our results took a nosedive on the weeks following bad results from our western neighbors.
Good point.
Posted on: September 12, 2013
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Remains 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 stormwater 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 47 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 173 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 80 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 27 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 13 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 7 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
The Health Advisory is still in effect for the Dune Allen Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
The Health Advisories for Miramar Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Holly Street Beach Access and Inlet Beach Access have been lifted.
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.doh.state.fl.us and click on “Floridians and Visitors” under “Food, Water, Air, Land,” then choose “Beach Water Quality.”
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ One Advisory Remains 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 stormwater 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 47 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 173 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 80 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 27 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 13 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 7 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
The Health Advisory is still in effect for the Dune Allen Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
The Health Advisories for Miramar Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Holly Street Beach Access and Inlet Beach Access have been lifted.
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.doh.state.fl.us and click on “Floridians and Visitors” under “Food, Water, Air, Land,” then choose “Beach Water Quality.”
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~ Three 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 stormwater 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 12 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 92 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 8 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 608 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 552 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 136 Poor
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 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 have been issued for the Grayton Beach Access, Holly Street Beach Access, and 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. We will resample today and should have the results late tomorrow.
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.doh.state.fl.us and click on “Floridians and Visitors” under “Food, Water, Air, Land,” then choose “Beach Water Quality.”
~ Three 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 stormwater 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 12 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 92 Moderate
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 8 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 608 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 552 Poor
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 136 Poor
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 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 have been issued for the Grayton Beach Access, Holly Street Beach Access, and 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. We will resample today and should have the results late tomorrow.
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.doh.state.fl.us and click on “Floridians and Visitors” under “Food, Water, Air, Land,” then choose “Beach Water Quality.”
http://www.co.walton.fl.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=899
Posted on: April 8, 2014
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 *
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 168 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 64 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 324 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 60 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 Good
*Miramar Beach could not be sampled yesterday due to bad weather conditions. Samples were taken this morning and we should have the results tomorrow afternoon.
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 Dune Allen 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 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.
Posted on: April 8, 2014
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 *
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 168 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 64 Moderate
SP-5 Grayton Beach 324 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 60 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 Good
*Miramar Beach could not be sampled yesterday due to bad weather conditions. Samples were taken this morning and we should have the results tomorrow afternoon.
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 Dune Allen 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 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.
Eastern Lake turn around in quality. Last seen, we were concerned. I guess it could still reverse when were down there. Thanks, Ellen
http://www.co.walton.fl.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=902
Posted on: April 9, 2014
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory
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 188 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 12 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 Miramar Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
The Health Advisories issued for Dune Allen Beach and Grayton Beach have been lifted.
Posted on: April 9, 2014
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - One Advisory
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 188 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 12 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 Miramar Beach Access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
The Health Advisories issued for Dune Allen Beach and Grayton Beach have been lifted.
