Environmental Health

Beach Sampling

Necrotizing Fasciitis Fact Sheet (PDF, 175kb)
(PDF, 175kB)

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Beaches are open and they are safe for visitors, but use caution when entering an open body of water. If you have breaks in the skin such as cuts or sores, avoid getting in the water. If you are immunocompromised, wear shoes or foot protection to avoid getting cut by shells or rocks on the beach or in the water.

Environmental Health

850-892-8021
DLCHD66EHWeb@flhealth.gov
Fax
850-892-8025
Mailing Address
362 State Hwy 83
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Coastal beach water samples are collected weekly by the Walton County Health Department from March 1 – October 31 and are analyzed for enterococci bacteria. High concentrations of these bacteria may indicate the presence of microorganisms that could cause disease, infections, or rashes. Environmental Health is responsible for issuing health advisories when these conditions are confirmed. All sample results are posted on the Florida Healthy Beaches Program website weekly.