Florida Department of Health issues water quality advisory for Okaloosa County park
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A water quality advisory has been issued for Garniers Beach Park by The Florida Department of Health.
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According to a FDOH news release, tests completed on Tuesday, May 27, showed that the water has elevated Enterococcus bacteria and is above the recommended safety limit.
Garniers Beach Park is located at 257 Beachview Drive Northeast, Fort Walton Beach.
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Test results can be found at the Florida DOH website or by calling 850-833-9247.
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