Crandon Park South Beach Advisory: High Bacteria Levels
A water quality health advisory is in effect for Crandon Park South in Key Biscayne due to elevated Enterococcus bacteria levels. Residents are urged to avoid water activities at the park until testing confirms safe levels.
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The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a water quality health advisory for Crandon Park South in Key Biscayne on Friday, October 2. The advisory remains in effect until bacteria levels decrease.
Tests revealed Enterococcus bacteria levels exceeding state criteria, posing an increased risk of illness for those engaging in water-related activities. The advisory urges residents to avoid swimming, wading, and other activities at Crandon Park South, located at Key Biscayne, FL 33149.
DOH-Miami-Dade will continue to monitor water quality and will lift the advisory once bacteria levels fall below the accepted health threshold. Information on beach water quality sampling data is available for public review.
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