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DOH-Pasco Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

July 17, 2026 1 min read

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DOH-Pasco has issued a water quality advisory for Oelsner Park in Port Richey.
Health Advisory
For media inquiries: Sofia Reyes • Sofia.Reyes@flhealth.gov • 727-619-0163

Pasco County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Oelsner Park
5218 Miller Bayou Drive
Port Richey, FL 34668

Tests completed on Monday, July 13, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Oelsner 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.

View Water Sampling Data

For more information, call 727-619-0300.