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Recind Bayou Chico and Jones Swamp Creek

By FDOH Escambia

April 10, 2015

PENSACOLA, FL – Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is rescinding the health alert for the following area in Escambia County, Florida:

Bayou Chico including Jones Swamp Creek East of Old Corry Field Road

Follow-up sampling of the affected area indicates an adequate reduction in bacteria levels.

We will continue to monitor the water quality in this area and advise the public of our results. 

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