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Skip the water: Health advisory issued off Sanibel Causeway after bacteria levels spike
Lee County health officials warned people to stay out of the water at a Sanibel Causeway site after bacteria levels exceeded state guidelines.
- When
- Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Where
- Sanibel Causeway
- Official source
- WINK News
What happened?
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued a water quality advisory for the LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway site after testing found Enterococcus bacteria above state recreational standards. Officials advised against swimming and other water contact activities there because of the increased risk of illness. The advisory stays in effect until test results drop below the health threshold. It is a practical warning for beachgoers during a busy summer stretch.
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