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Courtney Campbell Beach Water Warning Lifted
The advisory warning beachgoers to stay out of the water because of high bacteria levels was lifted, according to the Pinellas County Health Department.
Beachgoers can go back into the water near Courtney Campbell Beach, according to the Pinellas County Health Department.
An advisory was put in place after the water tested high levels of enteric bacteria, enterococci, and a poor water quality Dec. 26.
The advisory is based on the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended standard for enterococci of no more than 104 colony forming units for a 100 milliliters of marine water.
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Officials retested the water Jan. 7 and found the bacteria level is 4 and the water quality now is rated good.
Saltwater beach testing is conducted through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. The purpose of the program is to determine whether Florida has significant beach water quality problems.
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Water samples are analyzed for enterococci that normally is in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. This bacteria may cause human disease, infections or rashes. Enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which can come from storm water run-off, pets, wildlife and sewage.
Visit the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program website: floridashealth.com.
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