Water Testing Reveals Critical Information About Beach Bacterial Level Across Brevard County

critical water quality information to protect public health at the beach

BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA—The Blue Water Task Force conducts biweekly water testing to measure fecal indicator bacteria levels and compare them to public health standards for recreational waters.

The latest study shows good quality in the north lagoon, medium in the south, and continued poor/medium in the central lagoon.

The Blue Water Task Force is Marine Resource Counsel, Surfrider’s volunteer water quality monitoring program that provides critical water quality information to protect public health at the beach.

Surfrider chapters use this program to raise awareness of local pollution problems and to bring together communities to implement solutions.

BWTF Enterococcus Bacteria Test Results for April 11 indicate the following in a MPN/100 ml scale:

● (0 – 35) Low Bacteria (Green)
● (36 – 69 ) Medium Bacteria (Yellow)
● (> 70) High Bacteria (Red)

Site Bacteria Level History
■ Ballard Park, Melbourne – High
■ Cocoa Beach Pier – Low
■ Eau Gallie Boat Ramp – Low
■ Goat Creek – High
■ Goat Creek Mouth – High
■ Goat Creek Shoreline – Medium
■ Pineda Shore at Ramp – Low
■ Ramp Road Cocoa Beach – Low
■ Rotary Park Suntree – Low
■ Crane Creek – High
■ Front Street, Melbourne – Medium
■ Turkey Creek: Ais Trails Park – High
■ Turkey Creek: US-1 – High
■ Treasure Coast Marina – Medium

The Space Coast BWTF supplements beach water testing performed by the Florida Healthy Beaches Program to provide year-round water quality information.

With the Space Coast BWTF and the Florida Healthy Beaches Program working together, you can trust that you are getting comprehensive and accurate information to make the best decisions for your health and enjoyment.

Don’t let pollution ruin your beach experience. Take control and join in protecting precious coastal resources.

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