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

• Bayou Texar at Bayview Park

The sampling occurred during water quality monitoring activities, and the level of bacteria has exceeded the level established by state guidelines. FDOH-Escambia advises against any waterrelated activities at the above location due to the potential for high bacteria levels.

FDOH-Escambia is rescinding the health advisory for the following location due to an adequate reduction in bacteria levels:

• Bayou Chico at Lakewood Park

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

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