Metadata Summary: Florida Healthy Beaches Program and Data (Bacterial Counts)
Dataset Type: Monitoring/Sampling Data
Name of Data Source: Florida Healthy Beaches Program and Data (Bacterial Counts)
Number of Water Resources Sampled: 4
Datasource Abbreviation (dataset): STORET_21FLDOH
Description of Datasource: Beach water samples are collected by County Health Departments every two weeks. They are analyzed for Enterococci and fecal coliform bacteria. High concentrations of these bacteria may indicate the presence of microorganisms that could cause disease, infections, or rashes. Health advisories or warnings are issued if these conditions are confirmed. Latest beach advisories are accessible via the Florida Healthy Beaches website. This data set is no longer being updated.
Method of Transferring Data to the Atlas: Manual transfer via STORET
How Often Data is Transferred to the Atlas: Legacy
Data Current on Atlas as of: 8/7/2023 3:43:07 PM
Period of Record Within the Atlas: 7/31/2000 - 3/28/2017
Disclaimer/Use Constraints:
None
Custodian Information:
Florida Department of Health
Bureau of Water Programs
Florida Healthy Beaches Program
Contact Name: W. David Polk
Contact Phone: Not Available
Contact E-mail:
david_polk@doh.state.fl.us
Contact URL:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/
