Warning: Florida Health Advisory Against Swimming at Bahia Beach Nature Preserve Due to Poor Water Quality

Bahia Beach Nature Preserve in Ruskin, Florida has been warned against swimming and engaging in recreational activities due to poor water quality. Recent tests conducted on Thursday revealed that the water did not meet the recreational criteria for Enterococcus bacteria, commonly known as fecal matter. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued the warning after routine sampling during water quality monitoring indicated that the bacteria levels exceeded the threshold established by state guidelines.

The health and safety of visitors to the beach is a top priority, and the Department of Health will continue to monitor the situation closely. It is important for the public to heed this warning and avoid swimming or engaging in any water-related activities at Bahia Beach until further notice. Updates on the water quality will be provided as new information becomes available.

Recent tests conducted on Thursday revealed that the water quality at Bahia Beach did not meet the recreational criteria for Enterococcus bacteria, commonly known as fecal matter. As a result, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a warning against swimming and participating in recreational activities at Bahia Beach on the Bahia Beach Nature Preserve in Ruskin. The advisory will remain in effect until the bacteria levels are deemed safe for recreational use. Test results can be found on the Florida Department of Health website at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

Routine sampling during water quality monitoring indicated that the bacteria levels exceeded the threshold established by state guidelines. Therefore, it is important for visitors to heed this warning and avoid swimming or engaging in any water-related activities at Bahia Beach until further notice.

Florida Health officials have warned against swimming and participating in recreational activities at Bahia Beach on