How often does this happen?

[Jimmy T]

I'd love to see organized (county?) effort to migrate folks on septic over to sewer where it's available. There's no excuse for polluting our water when there is an alternative.

 

[enfuego]

The latest water test results should be out today or very soon.

www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire

 

[BeachArkie]

It happens every time we get a bunch of rain and/or when the lake outfalls open up. This is just one of the few times people are actually aware of it.

 

[Paula]

Try some of the public beaches that are in areas with good ratings but get there early. We love Grayton Beach State Park. You'll pay for parking but there are no buildings on the dunes, there are picnic tables (and i think grills), and bathrooms (and I think showers). We loved it there. Again, get there as soon as it opens to get parking.

 

[Teresa]

www.facebook.com/southwaltonfire

The South Walton Fire District Facebook page is an excellent source for beach conditions. I use it regularly. Still no new results but they do provide good clarification on the water quality issue.

 

[Misty]

The South Walton Fire District Facebook page is an excellent source for beach conditions. I use it regularly. Still no new results but they do provide good clarification on the water quality issue.

Calling the actual FL Dept. Health is a novel concept. The FL.Dept of Health also has a Facebook page.
Florida Department of Health (DOH)

 

[Teresa]

Calling the actual FL Dept. Health is a novel concept. The FL.Dept of Health also has a Facebook page.
Florida Department of Health (DOH)

Good general info on their website too. Blue Mountain Beach still showing poor quality from 7/29. Anyone see new testing results?

I always look to SWFD for their advisories on all things beach safety. They are such pros. Reporting facts and what we need to know!

 

[LarsAtTheBeach]

I'd love to see organized (county?) effort to migrate folks on septic over to sewer where it's available. There's no excuse for polluting our water when there is an alternative.

I thought there is a state EPA? requirement that once sewer service is available to your property, you had one year to hook up and discontinue using the septic system.

 

[Conn006]

I thought there is a state EPA? requirement that once sewer service is available to your property, you had one year to hook up and discontinue using the septic system.

Was joking with hubby---the word would get out easily, as to which areas are unhealthy areas, by just hanging a brown flag with the other beach condition flags!

 

[Misty]

Was joking with hubby---the word would get out easily, as to which areas are unhealthy areas, by just hanging a brown flag with the other beach condition flags!

You bought a home in BMB? Are you on a septic system? Did you know most of the homes in BMB are on septic? Do you understand the drain fields? What did you think would happen during a hurricane or extensive rains?