Hillsborough County · Tampa Bay Area · Gulf Coast
Ben T. Davis Beach recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether Ben T. Davis Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 4 CFU/100mL.
Long-term context
1 poor samples and 8 non-good samples in the displayed history.
Rain still matters
Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.
Non-good samples
8
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
March 15, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
1
poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.
Water Quality History — Last 12 Months
Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)
Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs
History view →These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Ben T. Davis Beach against places with fewer warning signs.
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Sand Key Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
Latest non-good sample Jan 29
Honeymoon Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 18 mi away
Latest non-good sample Mar 15
Madeira Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 19 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Treasure Island Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 19 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →March 15, 2026
37 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 28, 2026
41 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 13, 2026
36 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
December 30, 2025
44 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
December 15, 2025
91 CFU/100mL · POOR
November 15, 2025
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether Ben T. Davis Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.
If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Ben T. Davis Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.