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

Carl Gray Park (SP 9)

Collegiate Drive

Panama City, FL 32401

Beach Drive (SP 10)

US-98 West Beach Drive

Panama City, FL 32401

Earl Gilbert Park (SP 11)

6601 Oak Shore Drive

Parker, FL 32404 

Tests completed on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, indicate that the water quality at the Carl Gray Park (SP 9), Beach Drive (SP 10), and Earl Gilbert Park (SP 11) locations do 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 these locations 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. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. 

For more information call 850-481-4806 or visit Bay.FloridaHealth.gov. 

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