Contact:
Noelia E. Martinez Irizarry
Lee-PIO@FLHealth.gov
239-332-9653
Lee County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Bowditch Park
50 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Tests completed on September 17, 2025, indicate that the water quality at Bowditch Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Lee advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information, call 239-274-2200 or visit Lee.FloridaHealth.gov.