**We are currently issuing a special warning for Perdido Bay sites due to the presence of a lyngbya algal bloom. We do not recommend swimming if you are seeing the bloom in your water. The algae itself can cause skin irritation and potentially stomach illness. The bloom can also cause increased levels of fecal indicator bacteria such as E. coli and Enterococcus. At this time we have no evidence there has been a sewage spill or other release of human fecal matter but we continue to monitor the issue. This special warning is separate from the usual ADEM testing at these sites.
Please email ckistler@mobilebaykeeper.org or mdiskin@mobilebaykeeper.org if you have questions.**
Escambia Avenue Beach is located in Perdido Beach, Al on Perdido Bay in Baldwin County. There are no restrooms or other amenities and access is primitive. Perdido Bay has a watershed of ~1200 Square miles. The bay is fairly shallow, averaging 7 feet in depth. Beachgoers may see: migratory birds, numerous waterbirds, and dolphins. Nearby Elberta is home to the Baldwin County Heritage Museum as well as the annual Elberta German Sausage Festival.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time
- Historical Status
**We are currently issuing a special warning for Perdido Bay sites due to the presence of a lyngbya algal bloom. We do not recommend swimming if you are seeing the bloom in your water. The algae itself can cause skin irritation and potentially stomach illness. The bloom can also cause increased levels of fecal indicator bacteria such as E. coli and Enterococcus. At this time we have no evidence there has been a sewage spill or other release of human fecal matter but we continue to monitor the issue. This special warning is separate from the usual ADEM testing at these sites.
Please email ckistler@mobilebaykeeper.org or mdiskin@mobilebaykeeper.org if you have questions.**
Escambia Avenue Beach is located in Perdido Beach, Al on Perdido Bay in Baldwin County. There are no restrooms or other amenities and access is primitive. Perdido Bay has a watershed of ~1200 Square miles. The bay is fairly shallow, averaging 7 feet in depth. Beachgoers may see: migratory birds, numerous waterbirds, and dolphins. Nearby Elberta is home to the Baldwin County Heritage Museum as well as the annual Elberta German Sausage Festival.
