HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a swim advisory for Picnic Island Beach after water samples taken on June 12, 2024, revealed high levels of Enterococcus bacteria.
Health officials advise against swimming or engaging in other water activities at Picnic Island Beach due to the increased risk of illness. The advisory will remain in effect until bacteria levels return to a safe range.
Read: One Shot And Killed On Regents Park Drive And Bruce B Downs In Tampa
Water quality monitoring is ongoing, and results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information, please call 813-559-2024 or visit Hillsborough.FloridaHealth.gov.
Help support the Tampa Free Press by making any small donation by clicking here.
Android Users, Click To Download The Tampa Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for our free newsletter.