The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued a water quality advisory June 7 for Palma Sola South, located on the east end of the Palma Sola Causeway and the south side of Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton.
Tests completed June 4 and June 6 indicated the water quality at Palma Sola South did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Manatee advised against water-related activities at the location due to an increased risk of illness to swimmers.
The advisory was to continue until bacteria levels drop below the accepted health level.
Test results are at floridahealth.gov/healthybeaches.
For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7596 or visit www.manatee.floridahealth.gov.