Cocoa Beach Pier, tests return to acceptable level
Contact:
Environmental Health Services
Brevard.EHS@FLHealth.gov
Viera, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County is removing its advisory about high bacteria levels at the Cocoa Beach Pier. Tests completed for Enterococcus bacteria in water samples taken April 25, 2023, showed the bacteria present have returned to acceptable levels. There is no longer an increased risk of swimming-associated illness.
The latest testing on all saltwater beaches is located on the Florida Department of Health’s website located at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-waterquality/index.html.
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