HEALTH & WELLNESS

Water quality advisory issued for Liza Jackson Park

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton.

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Tests completed on Monday, April 1, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Liza Jackson Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Okaloosa advises against water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

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Liza Jackson Park is at 338 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW.

For more information, call 850-833-9247 or visit www.HealthyOkaloosa.com.

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