DOH-Lee issues water quality advisory
On June 18, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a water quality health advisory for the following location:
– LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway, at 19931 Sanibel Causeway, Fort Myers
Tests completed on June 17 indicate that the water quality at LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Lee advises against any water-related activities at the location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
The advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.
Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information, call 239-274-2200 or visit Lee.FloridaHealth.gov.
To reach FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEE COUNTY, please email