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
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Showing posts with label beaches. Show all posts
Monday, 14 October 2013
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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/
Stay updated about water
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/
Stay updated about water
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
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
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
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
Around the Sound: Wood debris hauled off Sound beaches
By Seth Preston, Communication Manager, Toxics Cleanup Program
Kudos to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Puget SoundCorps for this good news about pulling old wood debris off some Puget Sound beaches.
That includes old pilings (like those shown in the photo) treated with toxic creosote and other marine debris tainted with the long-lasting substance.
For decades,
Kudos to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Puget SoundCorps for this good news about pulling old wood debris off some Puget Sound beaches.
That includes old pilings (like those shown in the photo) treated with toxic creosote and other marine debris tainted with the long-lasting substance.
For decades,
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
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
Monday, 12 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Lent Landing and Lions Field, Bremerton, WA Open for Water Recreation
BEACH Program Update
Bremerton, WA - Lent Landing and Lions Field are open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 6, 2013 due to a sewage spill near the two beaches.
Kitsap Public Health District had the advisory in place through August 9, 2013.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov
Bremerton, WA - Lent Landing and Lions Field are open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on August 6, 2013 due to a sewage spill near the two beaches.
Kitsap Public Health District had the advisory in place through August 9, 2013.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other saltwater beaches: http://www.ecy.wa.gov
Friday, 2 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach, Kitsap County
BEACH Program Update
On August 1, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a swimming beach closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach in Manchester, 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.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper
On August 1, 2013, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a swimming beach closure for Pomeroy Park-Manchester Beach in Manchester, 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.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Fecal Matters: Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches near Everett, WA open for water recreation.
BEACH Program Update
Everett, WA - Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches are open for water recreation. Closure signs were previously posted on July 20, 2013 immediately following a sewage spill.
The City of Everett rescinded the swimming closure and removed signs July 24, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels at the park beaches.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the
Everett, WA - Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches are open for water recreation. Closure signs were previously posted on July 20, 2013 immediately following a sewage spill.
The City of Everett rescinded the swimming closure and removed signs July 24, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels at the park beaches.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Fecal Matters: Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches near Everett, WA closed due to sewage spill
BEACH Program Update
On July 20, 2013, a power failure at a lift station resulted in a sewage spill to Port Gardner Bay in Snohomish County, WA. As a result, signs were posted at Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches warning the public to stay out of the water.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses.
On July 20, 2013, a power failure at a lift station resulted in a sewage spill to Port Gardner Bay in Snohomish County, WA. As a result, signs were posted at Howarth Park and Pigeon Creek beaches warning the public to stay out of the water.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Fecal Matters: Allyn Waterfront Park in Mason County is Open for Swimming
BEACH Program Update
Allyn, WA - Allyn Waterfront Park is open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on June 28, 2013 due to high fecal bacteria in the water.
Mason County Public Health removed the swimming advisory July 19, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other
Allyn, WA - Allyn Waterfront Park is open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on June 28, 2013 due to high fecal bacteria in the water.
Mason County Public Health removed the swimming advisory July 19, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the latest results for these and other
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Fecal Matters: Potlatch State Park in Mason County is Open for Swimming.
BEACH Program Update
Skokomish, WA - Potlatch State Park is open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on June 28, 2013 due to high fecal bacteria in the water.
Mason County Public Health removed the swimming advisory July 3, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels. There is no longer a
public health concern.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the
Skokomish, WA - Potlatch State Park is open for water recreation. Beach caution signs were previously posted on June 28, 2013 due to high fecal bacteria in the water.
Mason County Public Health removed the swimming advisory July 3, 2013, after follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels. There is no longer a
public health concern.
Visit the BEACH web site to find the
Friday, 28 June 2013
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory at Potlatch State Park, Mason County
BEACH Program Update
Today, June 28, 2013, Mason County Public Health issued a swimming advisory at Potlatch State Park. The advisory is issued because of elevated bacteria levels in marine water.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may be more vulnerable to waterborne
Today, June 28, 2013, Mason County Public Health issued a swimming advisory at Potlatch State Park. The advisory is issued because of elevated bacteria levels in marine water.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may be more vulnerable to waterborne
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