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DOH-Gulf Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory

June 24, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Gulf is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels at Highway 98 Beach (Windmark Beach Cove).
Health Advisory Lifted
For media inquiries: Deanna Simmons • Deanna.Simmons@FLHealth.gov • 850-227-1276

Gulf County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health Gulf County (DOH-Gulf) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels the following location:

Highway 98 Beach (Windmark Beach Cove)

Tests completed on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, indicate that the water at Highway 98 Beach (Windmark Beach Cove) shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Data

For more information, call 850-227-1276.

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