DOH-Hernando Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
Advisory Issued for Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park located at 10800 Pine Island Drive (off County Road 495 west of Weeki Wachee)
Contact:
De’More Patrick
DeMore.Patrick@FLHealth.gov
352-345-1213
Hernando County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park
10800 Pine Island Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34607
Tests completed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Alfred McKethan Pine Island Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Hernando 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 352-540-6812 or visit Hernando.FloridaHealth.gov.
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