The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued an immediate health advisory for DuBois Park after recent water tests detected elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria. Officials are urging the public to avoid swimming and all other water-related activities at the park, located at 19075 Dubois Road in Jupiter, FL, to reduce the risk of illness.
Sample tests, which were completed on Wednesday, indicated that the bacterial counts in the water are above the threshold deemed safe by health standards. According to the Florida Department of Health advisory, being exposed to water with high levels of Enterococcus bacteria can lead to conditions such as skin rashes, upset stomach, and a host of other ailments no one wants to deal with.
The water quality will continue to be monitored, and the advisory will remain in effect until further testing indicates that the bacteria levels have fallen below the state’s accepted health standards. For those looking to stay informed on the matter, test results and updates will be posted on the Florida Department of Health's website at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. In case you need more direct information, DOH-Palm Beach can be reached at 561-671-4013 or via their website PalmBeach.FloridaHealth.gov.
