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DOH-Franklin Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory

July 6, 2026 1 min read
Advisory for bacterial levels in Carrabelle Beach has been lifted based on tests completed on July 2.
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For media inquiries: DT Simmons • Deanna.Simmons@FLHealth.gov850-653-2111

Franklin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels the following location:

Carrabelle Beach 

Tests completed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, indicate that the water at Carrabelle Beach shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines.

For more information, call 850-653-2111.