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Melbourne Beach recent bacteria spikes

This page is for people who want to know whether Melbourne Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL 8% poor-sample history

Current picture

GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

1 poor samples and 1 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

1

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

1

poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.

Water Quality History — Last 12 Months

35.4
70.5
13
Oct
18
Oct
18
Oct
12
Nov
16
Nov
13
Dec
18
Dec
91
Jan
15
Jan
12
Feb
18
Feb
13
Mar

Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)

Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs

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These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Melbourne Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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January 14, 2026

91 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

How To Use This Page

This page is for people who want to know whether Melbourne 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 Melbourne Beach beach page.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.