WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla.(WTXL) The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County has issued a high bacterial level advisory for Shell Point Beach.<\/p>\n
Officials say swimming is not recommended at this time due to an increased risk of illness. <\/p>\n
DOH-Wakulla will be conducting follow up sampling and testing and will remove the advisory when levels are within an acceptable range. <\/p>\n
In order to protect the health of the public visiting Floridas coastal and intracoastal waters, DOH-Wakulla has been systematically sampling the local beach waters for indicators of human and animal pathogens. <\/p>\n
Authorities say enterococci are enteric bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals. <\/p>\n
The presence of enteric bacteria in beach water can be an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. <\/p>\n
If they are present in high concentrations in recreational waters and are ingested while swimming or enter the skin through a cut or sore, they may cause human disease, infections or rashes.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit the Florida Healthy Beaches website here.<\/p>\n
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