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DOH-Bay Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

August 20, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Bay has issued a water quality health advisory for Earl Gilbert Park (SP 11).
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For media inquiries: Sean Smith • Sean.Smith@FLHealth.gov • 850-252-9668

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

Earl Gilbert Park (SP 11)
6601 Oak Shore Drive
Parker, FL 32404

Tests completed on Monday, August 17, indicate that the water quality at the Earl Gilbert Park (SP 11) 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.

These advisories will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Data

For more information, call 850-481-4812.