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Water Quality Advisory Rescinded at Bridge Creek to the Mouth of Heron Bayou at Perdido Bay

By FDOH-Escambia

January 03, 2018

Pensacola, Fla. – Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is rescinding the health advisory for the following area in Escambia County, Florida:

  • Bridge Creek, located at the end of Brook Bend Road, to the mouth of Heron Bayou at Perdido Bay

Follow-up sampling of the affected area indicated an adequate reduction in bacteria levels.

We will continue to monitor the water quality in the area and advise the public of our results. For more information, contact the FDOH-Escambia’s Environmental Health office at 850-595-6700 or visit www.EscambiaHealth.com.

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