Contact:
Crystal Steele
Crystal.Steele@flhealth.gov
850-892-8021

Walton County – Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the June 13, 2023, health advisory for the Grady Brown Park beach access. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. For more information, contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021.

Water quality classifications are based upon United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recommended criteria and Florida Healthy Beaches Program Categories:

Good = 0 - 35 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine

Moderate = 36 - 70 Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water

Poor = 71 or greater Enterococci CFU per 100 ml of marine water

The advisory for the Grayton Beach access has been lifted.

If you should have any questions, please contact DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8021 or visit the Florida Department of Health’s Beach Water Quality website http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html

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