This week's water quality results from Blue Water Task Force! 💦

Water Quality Alert

Water samples take 24 hours to process in our lab. These results are from July 23, 2019.

*Our BWTF program ONLY measures the amount of enterococcus bacteria (human or animal waste, and other pathogens that are also found in fecal matter) present in the water.

Palm Beach

Water Quality: Questionable
Use caution when coming into contact with this water, especially when submerging your head and ears. Water quality results indicate medium bacteria levels approaching the health standard this week.

Boynton Beach

Water Quality: Bad
Sorry, the water doesn't look so good. Water quality results indicate high bacteria levels that exceed the health standard this week.

Lantana Beach

Water Quality: Good
Get excited, the water looks good! Water quality testing indicates normal swimming standards.

Lake Worth Beach Pier

Water Quality: Good
Get excited, the water looks good! Water quality testing indicates normal swimming standards.

About the Blue Water Task Force (BWTF)

Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) is the Surfrider Foundation volunteer-run, water testing, education and advocacy program. Surfrider chapters use this program to alert citizens and local officials about water quality problems and work toward solutions.

We are seeking 2-4 volunteers to join our BWTF team in Jupiter, and conduct citizen-science water quality monitoring. Click the button below to sign up!

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Questions and requests for water quality data in north county may be sent to:
Russ Redman (Lab Director)

Questions and requests for water quality data in south county may be sent to:
Aaron Barnes (Lab Co-Director)
Samantha Inguanzo (Lab Co-Director)