Health Advisory Issued for Santa Rosa Sound After Wastewater Release in Mary Esther

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a health advisory for Santa Rosa Sound following a wastewater release in Mary Esther, according to WKRG News 5.

The advisory warns residents and visitors to avoid contact with the affected waterway. Details about the source and extent of the wastewater release were not immediately available.

Santa Rosa Sound is a popular recreational area along the Emerald Coast. Residents should check with local health authorities for updates on when the advisory may be lifted and the waterway declared safe for swimming and other water activities.