Residents around Del Rio Blvd. in Boca Raton can once again enjoy water activities in the area’s canals. Health officials from the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) have lifted a health advisory initially issued due to a wastewater spill that had raised concerns about bacterial contamination. This action comes after a series of tests indicated the water quality has returned to safe levels for public use.
The spill, which occurred earlier last Thursday, prompted an immediate response from environmental and health departments. The advisory was a precautionary measure to prevent locals from coming into contact with potentially harmful bacteria while enjoying the El Rio Canal. As per the city’s official announcement, joint efforts by the City of Boca Raton and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection accompanied the testing procedures, ensuring a thorough and coordinated approach to public safety…