DOH-Bay Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

Advisory issued for Leslie Porter Park (SP 403).

Bay County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Leslie Porter Park (SP 403)
301 Michigan Ave.
Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Tests completed on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, indicate that the water quality at the Leslie Porter Park (SP 403) location does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Bay 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.

For more information call 850-481-4812.

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