The Okaloosa Health Department has issued a water quality health advisory for Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, warning against water-related activities at the site because of high bacteria levels.
The park is located at 1220 N. Bayshore Drive.
According to DOH-Okaloosa, tests completed Wednesday, Nov. 4, showed the water quality at Lincoln Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. The department announced the advisory Friday.
The samples were collected during regular water quality monitoring and showed bacteria levels exceeding the level established by state guidelines, the department said.
DOH-Okaloosa advises against any water-related activities at the location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers.
The advisory will remain in place until bacteria levels fall below the accepted health level, according to the department. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
