TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for Bahia Beach due to elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria.
Water samples collected on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, indicated that the bacteria levels exceed the state’s recommended guidelines for safe recreational water activities. This type of bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness, ear infections, or skin rashes in swimmers.
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DOH-Hillsborough strongly advises against swimming or engaging in any water-related activities at Bahia Beach until further notice. The advisory will remain in effect until subsequent testing confirms that bacteria levels have returned to acceptable levels.
For more information and updates on the water quality at Bahia Beach and other local beaches, residents are encouraged to visit FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
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