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Playalinda Beach recent bacteria spikes

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

GOOD Latest sample: March 15, 2026 21 CFU/100mL 8% poor-sample history

Current picture

GOOD on the latest sample at 21 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

1 poor samples and 2 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

2

moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.

Latest non-good sample

February 28, 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
18
Oct
24
Oct
100
Oct
21
Nov
25
Nov
25
Dec
21
Dec
22
Jan
19
Jan
18
Feb
52
Feb
21
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 Playalinda Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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February 28, 2026

52 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

October 31, 2025

100 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

How To Use This Page

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

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