December 27, 2019
Sarasota County “No Swim” Advisories Lifted for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach
SARASOTA COUNTY The “No Swim” advisories issued Tuesday, December 24th for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach have been lifted.
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County officials received testing results today at a satisfactory level meeting both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state recreational water standards.
Residents and visitors may return to swimming and other water sports at this site.
The “no swim” advisory signage has been removed.
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County monitors water quality weekly at 16 sites along Sarasota’s 34 miles of beaches. The intent of this program is to provide county residents and visitors with accurate, up-to-date information on the water quality at our beaches.
When making beach day plans, be sure to check the latest reports on beach conditions. Click here for beach water testing results.
For more information:
• Visit https://OurGulfEnvironment.net and click on water monitoring and then bacterial testing to check beach water testing results of area Gulf beaches.
• Call 941-BEACHES (941-232-2437) or visit www.visitbeaches.org Click on the same link to the mobile-friendly version of the beach conditions report.
• Visit Sarasota County also provides extensive information about Sarasota, including its beaches. The website is www.visitsarasota.org.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
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For more information, visit www.sarasotahealth.org or call 941-861-2900.