Health Advisory issued for Lake Worth beach

PRESS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

City of Lake Worth
7 North Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth, FL 33460
lakeworth.org

September 29, 2018

Contact:           Ben Kerr, Public Information Officer
Phone:             561.586.1631
Email:              Bkerr@lakeworth.org

 
WHAT:            LAKE WORTH BEACH
WHEN:           Saturday, September 29, 2018               
WHERE:         LAKE WORTH BEACH                     
WHO:              BEACH PATRONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    
Lake Worth, Florida – A health advisory has been issued for Lake Worth Beach. Beach goers are reporting respiratory issues consistent with Red Tide (algal bloom), which may be present. As a precautionary measure the Lake Worth Beach and Pier will be closed to the public and patrons with respiratory allergies are advised to avoid the beach property. All Casino Building tenants remain open at this time.

City staff are working closely with partners in the Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife, Palm Beach County and Environmental Resource Management who are investigating the potential causes of the irritation. Results will not be available for at least 48 hours and as a precaution the Health Department is issuing the Health Advisory. The City of Lake Worth will continue to abide by the recommendations of County and State agencies regarding the reopening of beach property.

Please contact Ben Kerr, the City of Lake Worth Public Information Officer, with any questions or comments.