Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
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Contact:
Wendi Jackson
Wendi.Jackson@FlHealth.gov
386-281-6423
Daytona Beach, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Silver Beach
Near Silver Beach Ave. beach access
Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
Tests completed on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, indicate that the water quality at Silver Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Volusia 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 the Beach Water Quality page.
For more information, call 386-274-0694 or visit Volusia.FloridaHealth.gov
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