DeFuniak Springs, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton)
has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:
Morrison Springs
874 Morrison Springs Road
Ponce de Leon, FL 32455
Tests completed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Morrison
Springs does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria
recommended by the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Walton advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk
of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that
the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results
are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.
For more information, call 850-892-8021 or visit Walton.FloridaHealth.gov.