The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County Aug. 29 issued a water quality health advisory for the Palma Sola South swim area along the causeway.
The health department said testing Aug. 25 and Aug. 27 indicated that the water quality at Palma Sola South did not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the state.
The department advised against water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness.
The advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.
Test results are posted at floridahealth.gov/healthybeaches.