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/
Showing posts with label fecal coliform bacteria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fecal coliform bacteria. Show all posts
Friday, 25 October 2013
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
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
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory for Irondale Beach, Jefferson County, WA
BEACH Program Update
On May 1, 2013, Jefferson County Public Health issued a no contact advisory for Irondale Beach near Port Hadlock, WA. The advisory was issued due to high E. coli bacteria counts in a creek which empties onto the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly
On May 1, 2013, Jefferson County Public Health issued a no contact advisory for Irondale Beach near Port Hadlock, WA. The advisory was issued due to high E. coli bacteria counts in a creek which empties onto the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly
Friday, 12 April 2013
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory Issued for Drayton Harbor in Whatcom County, WA
BEACH Program Update
On April 12, 2013, the Whatcom County Public Health Department with Washington State Department of Health issued a no contact advisory for all of Drayton Harbor near Blaine, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria in California and Dakota Creeks which empty into the harbor. The public is warned not to harvest shellfish or make contact with the water until
On April 12, 2013, the Whatcom County Public Health Department with Washington State Department of Health issued a no contact advisory for all of Drayton Harbor near Blaine, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria in California and Dakota Creeks which empty into the harbor. The public is warned not to harvest shellfish or make contact with the water until
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Stories about Getting to Clean Water: Stormwater Sleuths Solve the Mystery of the Putrid Pipe - Pullman’s hunt for the elusive, illicit discharge
By Diane Dent, Water Quality Stories Lead, Water Quality Program
Dye testing to determine illicit connection of a sanitary sewer to a stormwater outfall.
Photo credit: Pullman Stormwater Services
The illicit stormwater discharge often lurks out of sight under a city’s buildings and streets. The challenge for cities, regulated under the state’s Municipal Stormwater Permit, is to locate and
Dye testing to determine illicit connection of a sanitary sewer to a stormwater outfall.
Photo credit: Pullman Stormwater Services
The illicit stormwater discharge often lurks out of sight under a city’s buildings and streets. The challenge for cities, regulated under the state’s Municipal Stormwater Permit, is to locate and
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Fecal Matters: Twanoh State Park is Open for Swimming
BEACH Program Update
Twanoh State Park in Mason County is open for swimming. Additional samples collected show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. Beach closure signs previously posted on August 5, 2011 were removed today.
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
Twanoh State Park in Mason County is open for swimming. Additional samples collected show bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. Beach closure signs previously posted on August 5, 2011 were removed today.
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
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