The state issued 13 avoid-water advisories for the and environs Wednesday because of high bacteria levels in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Two advisories are in Martin County, three are in Palm Beach County and eight are in St. Lucie County - at five beaches and three Indian River Lagoon locales.

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The advisories will remain in effect until further tests show consistent readings in the good range. The next tests are scheduled for Monday.

The last results posted for Indian River County beaches was Sept. 12, and the last for Brevard County beaches was Aug. 28.

The Florida Healthy Beaches Program, whose funding is threatened by President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts, typically tests every two weeks.

Enteric bacteria

The Florida Department of Health notified the Florida Department of Environmental Protection of the unsatisfactory test results from Monday's water samples.

Such enteric bacteria spikes are typical after heavy rains, as polluted stormwater drains off the land, through canals and into eastern waterways.

The bacteria's presence in recreational waters is a sign of fecal pollution, as they live in the intestinal tracts of people and animals. Sources include pets, wildlife, livestock and sewage systems.

Potential health risks for those who ingest or come into contact with the water include upset stomach, diarrhea, eye irritation and skin rashes.

WATER ADVISORIES

ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Beaches
South Beach Causeway
Jaycee Park
South Jetty Park
Frederick Douglass Park
Walton Rocks Beach

North Fork of the St. Lucie River
River Park Marina
Veterans Park
Westmoreland Park (Sandpiper Bay canoe launch)

MARTIN COUNTY

Sandsprit Park
Stuart Causeway

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Jupiter Beach
Phil Foster
Boynton Beach