FORT PIERCE — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location, 905 Shorewinds Drive.
Tests completed on Wednesday, May 13, indicate that the water quality at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-St. Lucie 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 the DOH-St. Lucie website.
For more information, call 772-462-3800 or visit www.StLucie.FloridaHealth.gov.