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DOH-Bay Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

October 28, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Bay has issued a water quality advisory for Carl Gray Park in Panama City.
Health Advisory
For media inquiries: Joseph Scully • Joseph.Scully@FLHealth.gov • 850-481-4806

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

Carl Gray Park (SP 9)
Collegiate Drive
Panama City, FL 32401

Tests completed on Monday, October 26, indicate that the water quality at the Carl Gray Park (SP 9) 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.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Results

For more information, call 850-481-4812.