Health Advisory Issued For Bahia, Ben T. Davis, Davis Islands, E.G. Simmons, Picnic Island

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — A health advisory has been issued for Bahia, Ben T. Davis, Davis Islands, E.G. Simmons, Picnic Island beaches due to high bacteria levels.

This is considered a potential risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The beach will be re-sampled on or around Wednesday, Aug. 11.

This is not red tide-related.

When re-sampling indicates that the water is within the satisfactory range, the advisory will be lifted.