Florida Department Of Health In Hillsborough County: Health Advisory (Bacteriological): Impacted Beaches: Bahia

Plant City FL

10 November, 2021

12:44 PM

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Press release from Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County: November 09, 2021 A health advisory has been issued for Bahia beach due to high bacteria levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The beach will be re-sampled in a week. When re-sampling indicates that the water is within the satisfactory range, the advisory will be lifted. About Health Advisory for High Bacteria Levels ### About the Florida Department of Health The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, 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. This press release was produced by Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. The views expressed here are the author's own.