Beachgoers in Palm Beach County might want to hold off on diving into the surf for now. The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has slapped water quality advisories on seven popular beaches due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria, which indicates fecal contamination and could make you sick if you're not careful.

Issued on Wednesday, the warnings come on the heels of heavy rains from last week, potentially washing a stew of pollution into the waters. The affected spots include Carlin Park in Jupiter, both Riviera Beach and Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach, Lake Worth – Kreusler in Lake Worth, Ocean Inlet Park in Ocean Ridge, Sandoway-Delray Beach in Delray Beach, and Spanish River in Boca Raton, according to the health department.

While swimming might be off-limits, health officials aren't just whistling dixie. They've got the lab results to back up their concerns, with tests from Monday revealing that the bacteria levels are above the state's threshold for safe recreational waters. "DOH-Palm Beach advises against any water-related activities at these locations due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers," the department's alert read, a line that's got locals and tourists double-checking their weekend plans.

The advisories remain in effect until further testing shows the water's clear of health risks, which, let's face it, is a bummer for anyone looking to beat the heat with a dip in the ocean. Poor water quality at these beaches is often the result of wildlife activities, high tides, and runoff from those stormy bouts that pummel the Sunshine State from time to time, WPTV reported.

For updates and more information, the public can check out the Florida Department of Health's website or reach out by phone. And remember, if you're visiting Palm Beach County's beaches, do yourself a favor and check the water quality alerts before you jump in, or you might be swimming with more than just the fish.