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‘Unsafe levels’ of fecal matter found in water at Silver Glen Springs

More testing to come on Monday

Silver Glen Springs (1980) (Florida Department of Commerce, Florida State Archives (Public Domain))

OCALA, Fla. – Silver Glen Springs was discovered with “unsafe levels” of fecal matter in the water, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

In a release, USFS officials on Friday explained that the Florida Department of Health uncovered these findings, prompting action by the USFS.

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As a result, swimming activities at the springs have been temporarily suspended, the release states.

“Further testing will be conducted on Monday to assess the situation and determine when it’s safe for swimming to resume,” the release reads.

No additional information has been provided at this time.


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