Mike Jones
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It's obvious that tourists are polluted. 
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Gulf Water Quality Results
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Kurt
Admin
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS - No Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~No Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 4 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 8 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 32 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 8 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 16 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS
~No Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 4 Good
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 8 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 32 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 8 Good
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 16 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 16 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 24 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
Kurt
Admin
I didn't post last year because I wasn't getting emails. Not sure why. Here is the first one I've seen this year ...
Walton County
Miramar Beach - Moderate - 40
Dune Allen Beach - Poor - 148
Blue Mountain Beach - Poor - 408
POSTED TODAY
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach and the Dune Allen Beach accesses based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
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The Blue Mountain sampling site is at the main access at Hwy 83.
The Dune Allen site is at the Fort Panic access.
Here is the map that shows the sampling locations
Florida Healthy Beaches Program | Florida Department of Health
The Blue Mountain number is very disturbing. Seems like the access should be closed or signs posted. I haven't been there in about a week so that may be the case. I'm not sure of the date of sampling. It is possible that the number was only high for a short period of time. We won't know until next round of sampling if it is lower or higher.
Water Pollution in the Gulf in SoWal is attributed to overflow and runoff from septic tanks, especially after heavy tourist loads and significant rainfall. If you read any of this thread you'll see some people are shocked to see we still have septic tanks near our waters. Waters that we vigorously invite people to come visit and swim. Some of the septic tank are along the lakeshores and pollution only enters the Gulf when the lake outfall is open.
But we also have septic tanks and drain fields right on the beach under the sand where families are playing.
See
septic tanks and feces
Walton County
Miramar Beach - Moderate - 40
Dune Allen Beach - Poor - 148
Blue Mountain Beach - Poor - 408
POSTED TODAY
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Blue Mountain Beach and the Dune Allen Beach accesses based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
___________________________________________________________________
The Blue Mountain sampling site is at the main access at Hwy 83.
The Dune Allen site is at the Fort Panic access.
Here is the map that shows the sampling locations
Florida Healthy Beaches Program | Florida Department of Health
The Blue Mountain number is very disturbing. Seems like the access should be closed or signs posted. I haven't been there in about a week so that may be the case. I'm not sure of the date of sampling. It is possible that the number was only high for a short period of time. We won't know until next round of sampling if it is lower or higher.
Water Pollution in the Gulf in SoWal is attributed to overflow and runoff from septic tanks, especially after heavy tourist loads and significant rainfall. If you read any of this thread you'll see some people are shocked to see we still have septic tanks near our waters. Waters that we vigorously invite people to come visit and swim. Some of the septic tank are along the lakeshores and pollution only enters the Gulf when the lake outfall is open.
But we also have septic tanks and drain fields right on the beach under the sand where families are playing.
See
septic tanks and feces
FloridaBeachBum
Beach Fanatic
148? 408!? If this is the Gulf salt water quality; what must the dune lakes freshwater, that is stagnate for many many months at a time that children swim in, be like? Why does Walton Commissioners NOT test the dune lakes and outfalls?
steel1man
Beach Fanatic
Scared results will scare tourists away....flesh eating bacteria in warm/hot stagnant fresh lake water be DAM...
Kurt
Admin
Walton County
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
The Health Advisories for Blue Mountain Beach and Dune Allen Beach have been lifted.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
SP-1
Miramar Beach
28
Good
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
48
Moderate
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
4
Good
SP-5
Grayton Beach
44
Moderate
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
56
Moderate
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
20
Good
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
4
Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
The Health Advisories for Blue Mountain Beach and Dune Allen Beach have been lifted.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
SP-1
Miramar Beach
28
Good
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
48
Moderate
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
4
Good
SP-5
Grayton Beach
44
Moderate
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
56
Moderate
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
20
Good
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
4
Good
Kaydence
Beach Fanatic
Health advisory issued for Grayton Beach
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 36 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 28 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 28 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 108 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 24 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 12 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 – 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 – 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
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The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.Site Name Enterococci Water Quality
SP-1 Miramar Beach 36 Moderate
SP-3 Dune Allen Beach 28 Good
SP-4 Blue Mountain Beach 28 Good
SP-5 Grayton Beach 108 Poor
SP-7 Holly Street Beach 4 Good
SP-8 Eastern Lake Beach 24 Good
SP-9 Inlet Beach Access 12 Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 – 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 – 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
A Health Advisory has been issued for the Grayton Beach access based on the enterococci standard recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing public.
If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/beach-water-quality/index.html.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
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Kurt
Admin
The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site
Name
Enterococci
Water Quality
SP-1
Miramar Beach
8
Good
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
8
Good
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
60
Moderate
SP-5
Grayton Beach
44
Moderate
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
72
Poor
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
276
Poor
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
52
Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Site
Name
Enterococci
Water Quality
SP-1
Miramar Beach
8
Good
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
8
Good
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
60
Moderate
SP-5
Grayton Beach
44
Moderate
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
72
Poor
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
276
Poor
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
52
Moderate
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Kurt
Admin
The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The purpose of the Healthy Beaches
Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site
Name
Enterococci
Water Quality
SP-1
Miramar Beach
36
Moderate
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
32
Good
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
4
Good
SP-5
Grayton Beach
300
Poor
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
28
Good
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
20
Good
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
12
Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Monitoring Program is to determine whether Florida has significant coastal beach water quality problems and whether future beach monitoring efforts are necessary.
Site
Name
Enterococci
Water Quality
SP-1
Miramar Beach
36
Moderate
SP-3
Dune Allen Beach
32
Good
SP-4
Blue Mountain Beach
4
Good
SP-5
Grayton Beach
300
Poor
SP-7
Holly Street Beach
28
Good
SP-8
Eastern Lake Beach
20
Good
SP-9
Inlet Beach Access
12
Good
Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:
Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine
Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water
Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water