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DOH-Franklin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

June 18, 2026 1 min read

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Water quality advisory issued for Alligator Point Beach, Carrabelle Beach, and St. George Island St. Park (Sugar Hill Beach Access).
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For media inquiries: DT Simmons • Deanna.Simmons@FLHealth.gov • 850-653-2111

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

  • Alligator Point Beach
  • Carrabelle Beach
  • St. George Island St. Park (Sugar Hill Beach Access)

Tests completed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point Beach, Carrabelle Beach, and St. George Island State Park (Sugar Hill Beach Access) does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Franklin advises against any water-related activities at these locations 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.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Data

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. For more information, call 850-653-2111.

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