Press Release

DOH-St. Lucie Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

June 2, 2026 1 min read
Health Advisory
For media inquiries: Jennifer Harris • Jennifer.Harris@FLHealth.gov772-785-5838

Advisory Issued for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River

St. Lucie County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location (Kayak Launch Area)
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Tests completed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – River location (kayak launch area) does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-St. Lucie advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

For more information, call 772-462-3800.

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