Hernando County, Florida-- Hernando County Utilities staff has received word from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that the well sample from the Brookridge #2 well has tested negative for the Escherichia Coli  bacteria. 

The Boil Water Notice issued yesterday for Brookridge residents is now rescinded.

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Spring Hill, Florida -- The Hernando County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for Pine Island Beach effective immediately. 

The health department says bacteriological test results received Monday, March 19 indicate the current water quality is in the poor range and may pose an increased risk of disease exposure, especially to very young children, older adults and those who have weakened immune systems.

For more information, contact the Hernando County Health Department at (352) 540-6800 ext. 82112.

Hernando County, FL -- Hernando County Mosquito Control Director, Dr. Guangye Hu, announced Wednesday that a sentinel chicken has tested positive for West Nile Virus.  The chicken was located at the Hernando County sewer plant located at US 19/Osowaw Blvd. 

The positive test indicates that mosquitoes carrying the virus are present in the area, however, it's important for residents to know that no human cases have been reported.