Sunset Beach - Closed (Bacteria Levels)

[Sean B]

UPDATE:

Hey just in time for a weekend of windy westerlies!

TARPON SPRINGS --
The advisory issued earlier this month for Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs has been lifted.

The Pinellas County Health Department issued the advisory Aug. 11 for the water at Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs based on the marine water bacterial indicator recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. This area should be considered a potential health risk to swimmers.

An Aug. 15 resample caused the beach to remain closed because of levels considered a potential health risk.

New samples taken on Monday showed the beach was safe.
The health department conducts saltwater beach testing through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.

Water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) which may cause human disease, infections or rashes.