Franklin County · Nature Coast · Gulf Coast

St. George Island Beach recent bacteria spikes

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

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 2 CFU/100mL 17% poor-sample history

Current picture

GOOD on the latest sample at 2 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

2 poor samples and 3 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

3

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

35.4
70.5
25
Oct
24
Oct
23
Oct
24
Nov
78
Nov
20
Dec
63
Dec
103
Jan
25
Jan
23
Feb
18
Feb
20
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 St. George Island Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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January 14, 2026

103 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

December 30, 2025

63 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

November 30, 2025

78 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

How To Use This Page

This page is for people who want to know whether St. George Island 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 St. George Island Beach beach page.

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