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DOH-Bay issues water quality advisories at Eighth Street and Leslie Porter Park

The Florida Department of Health in Bay County has issued water quality advisories for Eighth Street in Mexico Beach and Leslie Porter Park in Lynn Haven.

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Card showing the Oct. 15, 2026 date of two Bay County water quality advisories.
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DOH-Bay has issued water quality advisories for Eighth Street in Mexico Beach and Leslie Porter Park in Lynn Haven, according to the Florida Department of Health in Bay County notice published Oct. 15, 2026.

The City of Mexico Beach weekly report dated Oct. 16, 2026 says beach water sampling site No. 12, at 8th Street, has elevated levels of bacteria. The other three sampling locations are fine. The Health Department sent a press release to the media and will post a sign at the location.

The notice does not give the reason for the advisories, recommendations for visitors, or a date when they will be lifted.

Information as of Oct. 18, 2026.

Sources

  1. Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay), notice published Oct. 15, 2026
  2. City of Mexico Beach, Weekly Report, Oct. 16, 2026
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