Health advisory lifted for Toms Bayou in Valparaiso after water tests clear

VALPARAISO, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Toms Bayou near Hidden Cove Drive in Valparaiso.

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) announced the decision after water sampling conducted by the City of Valparaiso showed bacterial levels dropped below the state advisory threshold.

Residents and visitors with questions about local water quality or the potential health impacts of elevated bacteria levels can call DOH-Okaloosa at 850-833-9247 or visit Okaloosa.FloridaHealth.gov.

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