DOH-Bay Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
July 29, 2025
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, July 28, 2025, 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. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information call 850-481-4812 or visit Bay.FloridaHealth.gov.
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