Health Alert
- Swimming, Fishing Areas in Escambia County Florida -

PENSACOLA -- Effective immediately, the Health Department is issuing health alerts for all bathing areas in the inland waters of Escambia County.  Excessive surface run-off and possible sanitary sewer overflows caused by flooding may potentially contaminate local swimming areas with water-borne disease pathogens.  The Health Department advises against any water-related activities including swimming and fishing in the inland waters due to the potential for high bacteria levels.

The Escambia County Health Department will assess the safety of bathing areas and notify the public when regularly monitored areas are safe for swimming and fishing.  For more information contact the Escambia County Health Department at 595-6786.

 

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