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Water Quality Health Advisory for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River

Posted 4/20/26

The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

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Water Quality Health Advisory for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location
905 Shorewinds Drive

Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Tests completed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-St. Lucie 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 the DOH-St. Lucie website.

For more information, call 772-462-3800 or visit StLucie.FloridaHealth.gov.

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