Lee County · Southwest Florida · Gulf Coast
Lovers Key State Park recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether Lovers Key State Park has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.
Long-term context
2 poor samples and 4 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
4
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
January 14, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
2
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 Lovers Key State Park against places with fewer warning signs.
Bonita Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Fort Myers Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 6 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Sanibel Island Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 10 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Vanderbilt Beach
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 10 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Captiva Island Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →January 14, 2026
79 CFU/100mL · POOR
November 30, 2025
63 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
October 31, 2025
48 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
October 16, 2025
112 CFU/100mL · POOR
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether Lovers Key State Park 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 Lovers Key State Park beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.