Dataset Type | Monitoring/Sampling Data |
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Name of Data Source | Florida Healthy Beaches Program and Data (Bacterial Counts) |
Number of Waterbodies Sampled | Not Available |
Datasource Abbreviation (dataset) | STORET_21FLDOH |
Description of Datasource | Beach water samples are collected by County Health Departments every two weeks. They are analyzed for Enterococci and fecal coliform bacteria. High concentrations of these bacteria may indicate the presence of microorganisms that could cause disease, infections, or rashes. Health advisories or warnings are issued if these conditions are confirmed. Latest beach advisories are accessible via the Florida Healthy Beaches website. This data set is no longer being updated. |
Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas | Manual transfer via STORET |
How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas | Legacy |
Date of Most Recent Data Transfer | 8/7/2023 3:43:07 PM |
Period of Record Within the Atlas | 7/31/2000 - 3/28/2017 |
Disclaimer/Use Constraints | None |
Agency Name |
Florida Department of Health Bureau of Water Programs Florida Healthy Beaches Program |
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Contact Name | W. David Polk |
Contact Phone | Not Available |
Contact Email | david_polk@doh.state.fl.us |
Contact URL | http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/ |