April 21, 2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BREVARD COUNTY – PRECAUTIONARY SWIMMING ADVISORY

Viera, Fla.— A Swim Advisory has been issued for the following beach based on the criteria for fecal indicator bacteria: Cocoa Beach Pier. At this time, there is a potential health risk to the bathing public, and swimming is not recommended.

The Brevard County Health Department (DOH-Brevard) has been conducting saltwater beach water quality monitoring at Cocoa Beach Pier once every two weeks, through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci), that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and which may indicate increased risk of human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage.

Water quality classifications are based upon the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended standard for enterococci:

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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