Health Dept. Issues Water Quality Advisory For Park West On Pensacola Beach

July 13, 2019

The Escambia County Health Department has issued a health advisory for the Gulf side of Park West near the Fort Pickens gate in response to bacteriological sampling.

The bacteriological sampling occurred during water quality monitoring activities, and the level of bacteria has exceeded the level established by state guidelines. The department advises against any water-related activities at the above locations due to the potential for high bacteria levels.

“Water samples gathered at this site showed high-levels of enterococci bacteria, which is naturally present in the intestines of people and animals. Enterococci counts commonly spike after heavy rainfall washes fecal matter from wild animals into nearby water bodies,” says Escambia CHD Director Dr. John Lanza. “We advise against engaging in water-related activities at this site until further notice.”

The Escambia CHD staff will continue to monitor the water quality in the area and advise the public of results

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4 Responses to “Health Dept. Issues Water Quality Advisory For Park West On Pensacola Beach”

  1. Angela Collier on August 26th, 2019 2:27 pm

    Going to Pensacola Florida September 6th through the 9th how are the beaches are there safe to swim in the water or is it an advisory if it is what part of the beach

  2. Wendy Baldridge on August 17th, 2019 7:40 pm

    Going to Pensacola FL next week. Are Beaches safe from bacteria to be able to go in the water

  3. Beatriz on July 22nd, 2019 10:39 pm

    We are going to Pensacola in 2 weeks what are the water conditions about recently bacteria found?

  4. Mary Ann Manchego on July 21st, 2019 11:13 am

    We are going to Ft Pickens campground.
    How is the quality of the gulf side water today?

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