Swim advisory lifted for 2 Miami-Dade beaches after testing normal for Enterococcus bacteria

Key Facts

• A swim advisory was lifted for two Miami-Dade Beaches on Tuesday after testing for acceptable levels of bacteria
• Enterococcus bacteria samples collected at Bark Beach and Golden Beach met recreational standards, and the swim advisory was lifted
• Enterococci are bacteria that live in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and can indicate that there is fecal pollution in an area, which can come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage

Known Unknowns

• ?What was the cause of the initial swim advisory?
• ?How long was the advisory in place?
• ?What are the potential health risks associated with Enterococcus bacteria?

Missing from current reporting: Information on the cause of the initial swim advisory, the duration of the advisory, and any potential health risks associated with the Enterococcus bacteria