Health Alert

DOH-Walton Lifts Health Advisory for Eastern Lake

October 26, 2026 1 min read
DOH-Walton has lifted the health advisory for Eastern Lake near Lakewood Drive and 30A in Santa Rosa Beach.
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For media inquiries: Ryan Mims • Ryan.Mims@FLHealth.gov • 850-401-6341

Walton County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels the following location:

Eastern Lake
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Tests completed on October 21, indicate that the water quality at Eastern Lake shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines.

For more information, call 850-892-8021.