Advisory in effect for Barker Park Canal in Orlando

Date of Lake Alert: August 1, 2019

Type of water quality concern: Possible elevated fecal coliform.

Location: Canal bordering Barker Park. Impacted area identified between boat ramp and fishing pier.

Cause: Undetermined.

City Response: City Stormwater personnel have been routinely sampling the canal for fecal coliform. Bacteria results meet state water quality standards in the area of the fishing piers and in the lake, but have exceeded state water quality standards closest to the boat ramp. The city is actively investigating to determine the source that may be contributing to the elevated fecal coliform counts. Warning signs have been placed along the impacted portion of the canal.

As a health precaution, the city is advising that fishermen refrain using this portion of the canal until further notice.