DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Bark Beach

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) has issued a water quality advisory for Bark Beach – 79th Street Miami Beach. Tests conducted on September 10 revealed that the water quality does not meet recreational criteria for Enterococcus bacteria, indicating an increased risk of illness for swimmers. The advisory will remain in effect until bacteria levels return to accepted health standards.