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They 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.
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.
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - Grayton Beach Advisory Rescinded
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 44 Advisory Rescinded
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 44 Advisory Rescinded
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
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 76 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 84 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 116 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 92 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 60 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 36 Moderate
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 CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories has been issued for the Miramar Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach Access, Blue Mountain Beach Access and 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.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
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 76 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 84 Poor
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 116 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 92 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 60 Moderate
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 36 Moderate
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 CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories has been issued for the Miramar Beach Access, Dune Allen Beach Access, Blue Mountain Beach Access and 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.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
Walton County
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 804 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 996 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 4 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 4 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 CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Miramar Beach Access and 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 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.
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 804 Poor
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 4 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 996 Poor
SP-5 Grayton Beach 4 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 4 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 CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Health Advisories have been issued for the Miramar Beach Access and 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 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.
From: Steele, Crystal C [mailto:Crystal.Steele@flhealth.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 3:51 PM
Subject: FDOH-Walton Healthy Beaches Update
Thank you for your interest in Walton County Beaches. The following information may assist you with understanding the misinformation that has been disseminated by some media outlets.
The County Park at Miramar Beach (2375 Scenic Gulf Dr., Miramar) Health Advisory has been lifted. The water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. The Blue Mountain Beach access (2365 S. Co Highway 83 SRB) Health Advisory is still in effect. We are re-sampling the Blue Mountain Beach access today and should have the results late tomorrow.
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has not issued “no swim advisories” for any the beaches in Walton County. DOH-Walton has issued health advisories at specific beaches due to elevated sample levels of a bacteria called enterococci. Enterococci is not flesh eating bacteria. It is bacteria that normally inhabits the intestinal tract of humans and animals. It may cause human disease, infections, or rashes, but for the vast majority of people, the risk of serious illness is minimal. An otherwise healthy person may have no problems with contact with the water of a beach that is under advisory. Some may experience a minor inflammation of a cut, a mild sore throat or mild diarrhea after exposure to water from a beach under a health advisory. The greatest risk is for very young children, the elderly and people who have compromised immune systems since their ability to fight off infection is limited by age or disease. It is important to understand that a “health advisory” is not the same as a “no swim advisory.”
The national media is calling Vibrio vulnificus a “flesh eating bacteria.” That is incorrect. Vibrio vulnificus is naturally occurring along U.S. coastlines and infections from this bacteria (are) rare. We have not had a confirmed case of a Vibrio vulnificus infection in Walton County this year.
The public can also visit http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information.
Crystal Steele, PG REHP, Environmental Manager
Florida Department of Health in Walton County
362 State Highway 83 ~ DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone 850-892-8021 ext. 1139 ~ Cell 850-528-2960
Crystal.Steele@flhealth.gov
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Note: Florida has very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 3:51 PM
Subject: FDOH-Walton Healthy Beaches Update
Thank you for your interest in Walton County Beaches. The following information may assist you with understanding the misinformation that has been disseminated by some media outlets.
The County Park at Miramar Beach (2375 Scenic Gulf Dr., Miramar) Health Advisory has been lifted. The water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. The Blue Mountain Beach access (2365 S. Co Highway 83 SRB) Health Advisory is still in effect. We are re-sampling the Blue Mountain Beach access today and should have the results late tomorrow.
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has not issued “no swim advisories” for any the beaches in Walton County. DOH-Walton has issued health advisories at specific beaches due to elevated sample levels of a bacteria called enterococci. Enterococci is not flesh eating bacteria. It is bacteria that normally inhabits the intestinal tract of humans and animals. It may cause human disease, infections, or rashes, but for the vast majority of people, the risk of serious illness is minimal. An otherwise healthy person may have no problems with contact with the water of a beach that is under advisory. Some may experience a minor inflammation of a cut, a mild sore throat or mild diarrhea after exposure to water from a beach under a health advisory. The greatest risk is for very young children, the elderly and people who have compromised immune systems since their ability to fight off infection is limited by age or disease. It is important to understand that a “health advisory” is not the same as a “no swim advisory.”
The national media is calling Vibrio vulnificus a “flesh eating bacteria.” That is incorrect. Vibrio vulnificus is naturally occurring along U.S. coastlines and infections from this bacteria (are) rare. We have not had a confirmed case of a Vibrio vulnificus infection in Walton County this year.
The public can also visit http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information.
Crystal Steele, PG REHP, Environmental Manager
Florida Department of Health in Walton County
362 State Highway 83 ~ DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone 850-892-8021 ext. 1139 ~ Cell 850-528-2960
Crystal.Steele@flhealth.gov
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Note: Florida has very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communication may therefore be subject to public disclosure.