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DOH-Lee Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

June 19, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Lee has issued a water quality advisory for LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway. Tests completed on June 17, indicate that the water quality does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria.
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For media inquiries: Noelia E. Martinez Irizarry • Lee-PIO@FLHealth.gov • 239-332-9653

Advisory Issued for LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway

Lee County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway
19931 Sanibel Causeway
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Tests completed on June 17, 2026, indicate that the water quality at LCSP-7 Sanibel Causeway 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.

View Beach Water Quality Test Results

For more information, call 239-274-2200.

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