The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s advisory against swimming at Palma Sola South, the beach on the south side of the Palma Sola Causeway/Manatee Avenue, remained in effect as of July 27.
Such advisories are issued when enterococci bacteria levels exceed federal guidelines for safe swimming, as contact with the water at the site could make beachgoers sick.
The DOH-Manatee received test results from samples taken July 17 that showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria, which can result in human disease, infections and rashes.
The advisory — issued July 20 — was to remain in effect until the water meets federal Environmental Protection Agency safety guidelines, according to a news release.
Other beaches located in Manatee County were not under a no-swim advisory.
For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7593 or go online to floridahealth.gov.
— Lisa Neff