Advisory Issued for Brasher Park
Pasco, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Brasher Park
4951 Koons Drive,
Port Richey, FL 34668
Tests completed on Monday, March 16, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Brasher Park does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Pasco 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 727-619-0300 or visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov.
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