1 Okaloosa park receives hazardous water advisory

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County regularly monitors water quality at local parks. [FILE PHOTO]

FORT WALTON BEACH — One Okaloosa County park has potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Sept. 5.

Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, failed tests based on EPA-recommended enterococci standards. Enteric bacteria's presence indicates fecal pollution from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife or human sewage.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 1 Okaloosa park receives hazardous water advisory