HEALTH & WELLNESS

DOH warns of poor water quality at area parks

Niceville.comJune 12, 20251 Min Read

Florida Department of Health advisory notice with a Florida state outline.

The Florida Department of Health has issued a health advisory. (Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County )

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a water quality advisory for three local recreation sites due to elevated bacteria levels.

The affected areas are Liza Jackson Park and Emerald Promenade in Fort Walton Beach and Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville.

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According to DOH-Okaloosa, water samples collected on Monday, June 9, showed levels of Enterococcus bacteria that exceed the recommended criteria for recreational use.

Health officials advise that swimming or wading at these locations could pose a health risk, especially for those with open wounds or weakened immune systems.

Water quality results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information, residents may call 850-833-9247 or visit Okaloosa.FloridaHealth.gov.