Swim advisory lifted for 3 Pinellas County beaches
The Department of Health in Pinellas County issued a public health advisory for Clearwater Beach near Mandalay Park, Sand Key County Beach, and Indian Rocks County Beach on Thursday due to high bacterial levels.
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Tests conducted on Friday showed that the water quality at all three beaches now shows 'an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines,' the health department said.
Enterococci bacteria normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which could cause human disease, infection, or rashes, officials said.
The bacteria could have come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage, according to the health department.
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