September 4, 2025

Health Officials in Gulf County Lift Advisory for Bacterial Contamination in Port St. Joe Shoreline Area

Contact:

Deanna Simmons

Deanna.Simmons@flhealth.gov

850-227-1276

Port St. Joe, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Gulf County (DOH-Gulf) is lifting the advisory for residents and visitors near the following area:

Recent coordinated laboratory testing with the City of Port St. Joe and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection indicates the water quality samples are at an acceptable level for the public to resume water-related activities.  

The original advisory was issued on August 28, 2025, due to a wastewater spill. 

For more information, please contact DOH-Gulf at 850-227-1276.

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