The nonprofit Suncoast Waterkeeper conducted its latest enterococci survey during an incoming tide and that in all places with high enterococci results, there also was an abnormal amount of freshwater, especially during the incoming tide.
Suncoast Waterkeeper found high enterococci at Robinson Preserve in west Bradenton and the Palma Sola North Causeway beach. “Take caution” levels were found at the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach and the Longboat Key Boat Ramp on LBK.
Suncoast Waterkeeper, in its Aug. 10 notice, said the impact from Tropical Storm Debby was still evident in the water quality.
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— Lisa Neff