PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a health advisory for several beaches after recent sampling showed high bacterial levels in the water.
The advisory was issued Wednesday for Lake Worth-Kreusler, Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach, Sandoway, Spanish River, and South Inlet Park.
Heavy rains, high surf, and heavy traffic are contributing factors, health officials said.
Generally poor ratings are associated with wildlife, heavy recreational usage, high surf from high winds and high tides or runoff following heavy rains, according to the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County.
Health officials said swimmers and beachgoers should rinse with fresh water after swimming in any natural body of water.
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