Fort Walton Beach is facing a new health advisory due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria in Cinco Bayou, just days after a previous advisory was lifted. Commissioner Trey Goodwin indicated that the latest issues are linked to outdated stormwater infrastructure, which hasn’t been updated since the 1950s and 1960s, exacerbating contamination following recent heavy rain events. While testing has shown elevated bacteria levels, the impact on local wildlife is reportedly less severe than during the earlier advisory. Plans are in place to upgrade stormwater systems, but a comprehensive solution will require collaboration among various jurisdictions. Residents are advised to avoid the water to prevent potential gastrointestinal illnesses.
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