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RESCIND Health Alert Bayou Texar, Bayou Grande at Navy Point, Sanders Beach, Big Lagoon State Park CONTINUE Alert Bayou Chico at Lakewood
April 29, 2015
PENSACOLA, FL – Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is rescinding the health alert for the following beach in Escambia County, Florida:
Bayou Texar at Bayview Park
Big Lagoon State Park
Sanders Beach
Bayou Grande, Navy Point - North of Sunset Avenue Bridge
A Health alert remains in effect for the following beach:
Bayou Chico at Lakewood Park
Follow-up sampling of the affected area indicates an adequate reduction in bacteria levels.
We will continue to monitor the water quality in this area and advise the public of our results.
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