DOH-Okaloosa — Water Quality Health Advisory for Garnier's Beach Park (October 16, 2026)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE q October 16, 2026 Florida DOH-OKALOOSA ISSUES WATER QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY Advisory Issued for Garnier’s Park Contact: Perymar Lopez HealthyOkaloosaPIO@F Health gov 850-344-0572 Fort Walton Beach, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH- Okaloosa) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location: Garnier's Beach Park 257 Beachview DR NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Tests completed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Gamier’s Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health DOH-Okaloosa advises against any water-related activities at this location 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. This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth qov/HealthyBeaches, For more information, call 850-833-9247 or visit Okaloosa FloridaHealth gov. Het About the Florida Department of Health ‘The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Follow us on X at and on For more about the Florida Department of Health, visit FloridaHealth gov.