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Hialeah's Bucky Dent Water Park shuts down days after reopening over health violations, permit issues
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Abby Dodge , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the closure are available from the Florida Department of Health.
In Miami , a water park closure has raised concerns. Issues with water quality and safety were found at the facility. The problems went beyond permit matters, which city officials mentioned as the reason for shutting down the park.
A recent inspection turned up several issues, including problems with pool chemistry. Maintenance logs were reviewed, but readings still did not meet requirements. Further details about the closure are available from the Florida Department of Health.
The park had recently reopened before being shut down again. A sign at the park mentions permit issues, but the inspection report reveals more serious problems, such as improper equipment and high pH levels in some pools.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Miami, a water park closure has raised concerns. Issues with water quality and safety were found at the facility. The problems went beyond permit matters, which city officials mentioned as the…
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