Summertime makes up some of the busiest times for travelers to visit Florida, or for Floridians to take some time out and enjoy the beach. However, this past week, several Florida beaches have been put on a health advisory by the Florida Department of Health. Four Florida beaches, including three in Sarasota County alone, pose a serious health hazard for beach goers due to the high levels of fecal bacteria found in the water. Continue on to find out just where these warnings are and how you can stay safe…
This past week in Florida, four beaches have been put on a health advisory due to high levels of fecal bacteria found in the water.
Flickr Jason Wolff Enterococci are enteric bacteria which normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals.
The presence of such a bacteria can be an indicator of fecal pollution, which can be due to runoff from storms, pets and other wildlife, or human sewage.
Wikipedia If this type of bacteria is found to be in high concentrations in recreation waters, and are ingested while out swimming or entering through the body from a cut or a sore, this can lead to serious issues.
Disease, infections, and rashes are all common occurrences when enterococci is present within the body.
Google Maps According to the Florida Department of Health, Panama City Beach Access in Bay County has been issued a health advisory.
However, according to the Miami Herald, three other beaches in Sarasota County have elevated levels of fecal-bacteria within their water samples, which include Brohard Park, Lido Casino Beach, and Venice Beach.
Flickr -Welby- It is important to take precautions when swimming in certain beaches this year—do not get into the water with open cuts or sores, do not swallow water while out swimming, and avoid any beaches that have advisories or low water quality levels.
Use extreme caution when swimming in areas of Florida that have high levels of fecal contamination. To monitor the beach closings and other water quality levels, you can visit the Florida Healthy Beaches Program by clicking here.
Flickr Jason Wolff
Enterococci are enteric bacteria which normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals.
Wikipedia
If this type of bacteria is found to be in high concentrations in recreation waters, and are ingested while out swimming or entering through the body from a cut or a sore, this can lead to serious issues.
Google Maps
According to the Florida Department of Health, Panama City Beach Access in Bay County has been issued a health advisory.
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It is important to take precautions when swimming in certain beaches this year—do not get into the water with open cuts or sores, do not swallow water while out swimming, and avoid any beaches that have advisories or low water quality levels.
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