Showing posts with label Fecal matters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fecal matters. Show all posts

Monday, 28 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Update on Sewage Spill near Les Davis Pier on Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA


BEACH Program Update








During the week of October 7, 2013, the City of
Tacoma and the BNSF Railroad Company cleaned the sewage spill causing high
bacteria in the water near the Les Davis Pier/Waterfront Dock Park on Ruston
Way in Tacoma. Water quality monitoring will continue until bacteria levels
decrease to background levels. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department still
recommend

Friday, 25 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Closure Removed for Drayton Harbor near Blaine, WA.

BEACH Program Update

On October 25, 2013, the Whatcom County Health Department removed the closure for Drayton Harbor at California Creek after follow-up sampling was completed. The closure was issued October 18, 2013 due to a manure spill that discharged to the creek.

Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/

Monday, 21 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Closure Issued for Drayton Harbor at California Creek near Blaine, WA.

BEACH Program Update

On October 18, 2013, the Whatcom County Health Department issued a closure for Drayton Harbor at California Creek. The closure was issued due to a manure spill that discharged to the creek. The public is to have no contact with the water until further notice.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and

Monday, 14 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Hollywood Beach in Port Angleles, WA is Open for Water Contact Recreation

BEACH Program Update

Last week Clallam County Health & Human Services opened Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, WA to water contact recreation. Additional marine water samples collected last week show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. A swimming advisory was previously issued on October 4, 2013 due to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) near the beach. CSOs are a diluted

Saturday, 5 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Water Contact Advisory at Hollywood Beach, Port Angeles, WA

BEACH Program Update

Yesterday, October 4, 2013, Clallam County Health & Human Services issued a water contact advisory at Hollywood Beach and all of Port Angeles Harbor. The public is warned to avoid water contact for the next seven days after heavy rains forced eight million gallons of stormwater and raw sewage to discharge into the harbor through a combined sewer overflow.

Contact with fecal

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Fecal Matters: Update on Swimming Advisory Near Les Davis Pier at Waterfront Dock Park, Tacoma, WA


BEACH Program Update






Today, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
decreased the advisory level near the Les Davis Pier/Waterfront Dock Park on
Ruston Way. The Health Department recommends that people avoid swimming or
wading during and for 48 hours following, a rain storm. The previous advisory
recommended avoiding swimming or wading at anytime. Counts of bacteria found in
the water

Friday, 13 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing in Bremerton, WA are Open for Swimming

BEACH Program Update

Kitsap County -The Kitsap County Health District removed the no contact advisory signs at Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing.  Advisory signs were previously posted on September 6, 2013.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may be more

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek in Everett, WA are Open for Swimming

BEACH Program Update

Snohomish County - On September 9, 2013 the City of Everett's Public Works Department removed the swimming advisory signs at Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek.  Advisory signs were previously posted on August 29, 2013, due to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) caused by heavy rains.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper

Friday, 6 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing in Bremerton, WA are Closed

BEACH Program Update

On September 6, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a seven day no contact advisory for Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing. The advisory was issued due to heavy rains. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water until further notice.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Water Recreation Safety Tips During Wet Weather!

BEACH Program Update

In Washington State, all good, nice, dry weather must come to an end. For those of you planning to hit the beach for one last dip, just remember a few health and safety tips!

Heavy rains typically raise the amount of bacteria in water bodies. The BEACH Program advises to avoid water contact 48-hours after a rain event.

When heavy rains hit the Pacific Northwest, the BEACH

Fecal Matters: Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, WA is Open for Swimming!

BEACH Program Update

The beach at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park located in the City of Mukilteo is now open for swimming! Additional marine water samples collected this week show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. A swimming advisory was previously issued for this beach on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Beach at Jetty Island Park in Snohomish County is Open for Water Recreation

BEACH Program Update

Snohomish County - On August 31, 2013 the City of Everett's Public Works Department removed swimming advisory signs at Jetty Island Park.  Advisory signs were previously posted on August 29, 2013, due to a combined sewer overflow (CSO) caused by heavy rains. Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek remain closed to swimming until further notice.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Fecal Matters: Evergreen Park, Lions Field and Lents Landing in Bremerton are Open for Swimming

BEACH Program Update

Today, the Kitsap Public Health District opened the beaches at Evergreen Park, Lions Field and Lents Landing. No contact advisories were previously posted on August 29, 2013, due to a nearby combined sewer overflow.

Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/eap/beach/

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Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory for Joel Pritchard Park and Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island, WA

BEACH Program Update

On August 31, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory at Joel Pritchard Park and Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park on Bainbridge Island. The advisory was issued due to a nearby sewer line break. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water until further notice. 


Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin

Friday, 30 August 2013

Fecal Matters: Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts Port Washington Narrows, Kitsap County

BEACH Program Update

On August 29, 2013, combined sewer overflows (CSOs) discharged into Port Washington Narrows in Bremerton, WA.  CSOs are a diluted mixture of untreated sewage and storm water.  As a result, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory at Evergreen Park, Lions Field, and Lents Landing through September 1, 2013.  The public is advised to avoid contact with the

Fecal Matters: Beach Closed at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County

BEACH Program Update

Mukilteo, WA- On August 30, 2013, the BEACH Program issued a beach closure at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. The closure was issued due to high levels of bacteria in the marine water from a nearby stormwater pipe discharge.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly

Fecal Matters: Beach Closures at Howarth Park, Jetty Island Park and Pigeon Creek Park in Everett, WA

BEACH Program Update

On August 29, 2013, heavy rains caused combined sewer overflows (CSO) and a nearby sewage failure resulting in beach closures near Everett, WA. CSOs are a diluted mixture of untreated sewage and stormwater. The City of Everett's Public Works Department responded immediately posting swimming advisory signs at the following saltwater beaches: Howarth Park, Pigeon Creek Park

Thursday, 29 August 2013

Fecal Matters: Beach closed at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, Mason County

BEACH Program Update

On August 28, 2013, the Mason County Health Department issued a beach closure at Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water. The public is warned not to make contact with the water until further notice.


The beach is closed to recreational use including swimming and shellfish harvesting. The closure will be

Friday, 16 August 2013

Fecal Matters: Beach at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA open for water recreation

BEACH Program Update

On August 16, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reopened the beach at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.

Follow-up sampling indicated low levels of bacteria and an investigation showed no signs of further pollution.Dash Point Park is a Metro Parks Tacoma facility west of the Pierce-King County

Fecal Matters: Potlatch State Park, Mason County, Open for Swimming

BEACH Program Update

Mason County - Potlatch State Park near Hoodsport, WA is open for swimming. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 2, 2013 due to a nearby failing septic system that has since been repaired. Follow-up sampling indicated levels of bacteria that meet water quality standards for swimming.

Although the beach closure for swimming has been lifted, the shellfish