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Morrison Springs ~No Advisory~11-09-2020

November 09, 2020

Contact:
Crystal Steele
Crystal.Steele@flhealth.gov
850-892-8021 Ext. 6365

Walton County -- Water samples collected at Morrison Springs on November 2, 2020 tested
within the normal range. Sample result average is 13.5 Enterococci CFU/100 mL. We will
continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of our
results. For more information, contact the FDOH in Walton County at 850-892-8021.

The Florida Department of Health in Walton County monitors monthly water samples submitted
by public bathing places during their operation season. The water samples are being analyzed
for enteric bacteria (fecal coliform enterococci or E. coli) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract
of humans and warm- blooded animals and indicate the presence of pathogens which may
cause swimming related diseases including gastrointestinal disease, ear and eye ailments, and
skin rashes and infections. The presence of fecal indicator bacteria is an indication of fecal
pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, domestic pets, wildlife, and human waste
(sewage).

Sampling is also conducted by other county health departments at marine beaches and results
can be found at Department of Health's Beach Water Quality website at
www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html.
For more information, contact the Florida Department of Health in Walton County (850) 892-
8021.

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