Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has exercised his veto power, rejecting a bill that would have enabled the state to close beaches if water quality tests do not meet recommended health standards. This decision was made despite warnings issued just two months ago advising Floridians against swimming due to fecal pollution concerns.
The proposed bill aimed to give local authorities the responsibility of notifying the Department of Health whenever water quality testing revealed levels below recommended standards. In such cases, the Department of Health would be authorized to close beach waters and public bathing places deemed necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
However, "Governor DeSantis opposed the bill.".. stating that he believes it would grant the Department of Health unnecessary power to supersede local jurisdictions regarding beach operations. He emphasized that protecting Florida's natural resources and water quality has been a priority for his administration, but this particular bill was "ill-advised." The sampling data showed bacterial levels exceeding 71 colonies per milliliter of marine water... categorizing the beach waters as being in the "poor" range. This information highlights the ongoing concerns regarding water quality in Florida's beaches. The original information contained in this article was published in Newsweek.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would have given the state the power to close beaches if tests show water does not reach the state's health standards. DeSantis made the call this week, despite Floridians being warned against swimming due to "fecal pollution" just two months ago.
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