Health dept. lifts advisory for Palma Sola

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County Sept. 4 lifted a water quality health advisory for the Palma Sola South swim area along the causeway.

The health department said testing Sept. 2 indicated the water quality showed an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria.

The advisory was issued Aug. 29 after 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.

Test results are posted at floridahealth.gov/healthybeaches.