FORT WALTON BEACH — All Okaloosa County parks have passed hazardous bathing tests, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
All waters achieved good quality ratings except three rated "moderate": Lincoln Park, Valparaiso; Henderson Beach and James Lee Park, both in Destin.
The tests are based on EPA-recommended enterococci standards.
Enteric bacteria’s presence indicates fecal pollution from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife or human sewage.
Call689-7859 or 833-9247 for more information.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa beaches get 'all clear' for hazardous water