Department of Health advises against swimming at Bowditch Point Regional Park
Tests completed on September 17 by the Florida Department of Health in Lee County indicate that the water quality at Bowditch Point Regional Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health, according to an announcement from the Town of Fort Myers Beach.
The Florida Department of Health advises against any water-related activities at Bowditch Point Regional park due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines, the announcement from the Town of Fort Myers Beach said.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.