The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s “no swim” advisory for the Palma Sola South beach, located on the east end of the Palma Sola Causeway and the south side of Manatee Avenue West, was lifted June 28.
Tests June 17 and June 19 indicated water quality did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
Tests completed June 26 indicated the water quality at the Palma Sola South beach contained an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria.
Enterococci are indicators of the presence of fecal material in water. The bacteria can sicken swimmers and others who the water for recreation or eat raw shellfish or fish.
To see test results, go to floridahealth.gov/healthybeaches.
For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7596 or visit manatee.floridahealth.gov.
— Lisa Neff