Health officials issue poor beach water quality advisory at park in Key Biscayne

Health officials report ‘poor’ beach water quality at 2 parks this week in Key Biscayne and Miami Beach

FDOH The Florida Department of Health issued two poor water quality advisories at two beaches in Miami-Dade County.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health reported poor water quality at two beaches in Miami-Dade County this week.

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Recent testing showed bacteria in samples taken at Crandon Park North in Key Biscayne on Monday and Tuesday, and Collins Park on 21st Street in Miami Beach on Monday.

After the two test results, the department issued an advisory for Crandon Park North, and not Collins Park on 21st Street, records show.

For more information about water quality in South Florida beaches, visit this state government page.

Crandon Park North is under water quality advisor

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