Too much poop in the water means a July 4 swimming advisory for these beaches

UPDATE: The swimming advisory was lifted 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.

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The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a swimming advisory for Virginia Key Beach Southside (Dog Beach) and Crandon North Beach after testing indicated the waters might have too much fecal matter.

"The advisory issued recommends not swimming at these locations at this time," the advisory stated. The results of the sampling indicate that water contact may pose an increased risk of illness, particularly for susceptible individuals."

The advisory for two of South Florida's most popular beaches was posted to the Department of Health's website at 5:52 p.m. Tuesday.

Testing found the concentration of enteric bateria enterococci to be too high for safe swimming.

As the Department of Health's website explains, "The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria enterococci that normally inhabit the intestinal track of humans and animals, and which may cause human disease, infections, or illness. The prevalence of enteric bacteria is an indicator of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water run-off, wildlife, pets and human sewage."

This story was originally published July 4, 2018 at 1:34 PM.