DOH-Bay Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

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

Grand Lagoon
Joan Avenue to Navy Boulevard
Panama City Beach, FL

Tests completed by the City of Panama City Beach on Wednesday, August 24, indicate that the water quality at Grand Lagoon (Joan Avenue to Navy Boulevard) 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 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.