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Water quality advisory issued for two Wakulla County beaches

Two beaches test positive for high levels of bacteria
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PANACEA, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County has issued a water quality advisory for Mashes Sands Beach and Shell Point Beach.

The health department advises against swimming and any water-related activities.

Tests were completed Tuesday. In late Marchthe same two beaches tested positive for the same bacteria.

Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of enterococcus bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

You can see test results here.

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