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Water quality health advisory issued for Fort Island Gulf Beach in Crystal River, FL
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Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, August 20, 2024
 
Citrus County, Florida — The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
        Fort Island Gulf Beach
        16000 W. Fort Island Gulf Trail
        Crystal River, Florida 34429

Tests completed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Fort Island Gulf Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus (fecal) bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Citrus advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information call 352-527-0068 or visit Florida Department of Health in Citrus online at citrus.floridahealth.gov.
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