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
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Saturday, 5 October 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach closed at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA
BEACH Program Update
On August 14, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: "People should not wade, swim, water ski or skim board, or engage in any activities that would expose bare skin to water or risk
On August 14, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a beach closure at Dash Point Park in Tacoma, WA. The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria counts in the water.
From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: "People should not wade, swim, water ski or skim board, or engage in any activities that would expose bare skin to water or risk
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory for Lent Landing and Lions Field, Bremerton, WA
BEACH Program Update
On August 6, 2013, Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory for the beaches at Lent Landing and Lions Field near Bremerton, WA. The advisory was issued due to a sewage spill near the two beaches. The advisory will be in place through August 9, 2013
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory
On August 6, 2013, Kitsap Public Health District issued a no contact advisory for the beaches at Lent Landing and Lions Field near Bremerton, WA. The advisory was issued due to a sewage spill near the two beaches. The advisory will be in place through August 9, 2013
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory
Friday, 24 May 2013
Fecal Matters: No Contact Advisory for Cummings Park and Les Davis Pier on Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA
BEACH Program Update
On May 24, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a no contact advisory for Cummings Park and Les Davis Pier on Ruston Way in Tacoma, 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 Health Department will continue to collect water samples weekly and
On May 24, 2013, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a no contact advisory for Cummings Park and Les Davis Pier on Ruston Way in Tacoma, 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 Health Department will continue to collect water samples weekly 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
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure at Lincoln Park in Seattle
BEACH Program Update
On March 2, 2013, the Seattle-King County Public Health District issued a beach closure at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. The closure was issued due to an overflow at a nearby sewer pump station. Crews responded immediately to stop the leak. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water. The utility is following up with water quality sampling.
Contact with fecal
On March 2, 2013, the Seattle-King County Public Health District issued a beach closure at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. The closure was issued due to an overflow at a nearby sewer pump station. Crews responded immediately to stop the leak. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water. The utility is following up with water quality sampling.
Contact with fecal
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, WA
BEACH Program Update
Today, December 4, 2012, Clallam County Health & Human Services issued a 7-day swimming advisory at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, WA. The advisory is issued because of a combined sewer overflow that discharges near the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and
Today, December 4, 2012, Clallam County Health & Human Services issued a 7-day swimming advisory at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles, WA. The advisory is issued because of a combined sewer overflow that discharges near the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and
Friday, 20 July 2012
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park Snohomish County
BEACH Program Update
Today, July 20, 2012, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, WA. The advisory is issued because of elevated bacteria levels in the marine water and in a nearby stormwater discharge outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.
Today, July 20, 2012, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, WA. The advisory is issued because of elevated bacteria levels in the marine water and in a nearby stormwater discharge outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.
Friday, 13 July 2012
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham, WA
BEACH Program Update
On July 12, 2012, the Whatcom County Health Department issued a swimming advisory at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham, WA. The advisory was issued due to elevated bacteria results in water samples collected at the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the
On July 12, 2012, the Whatcom County Health Department issued a swimming advisory at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham, WA. The advisory was issued due to elevated bacteria results in water samples collected at the beach.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the
Friday, 22 June 2012
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory Issued at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, Snohomish County
BEACH Program Update
Today, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County. The swimming advisory was issued based on elevated bacteria in the marine water and a nearby stormwater outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may
Today, the BEACH Program issued a swimming advisory at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park in Snohomish County. The swimming advisory was issued based on elevated bacteria in the marine water and a nearby stormwater outfall.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Fecal Matters: Beach Closure near the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in Seattle
BEACH Program Update
On June 3, 2012, Seattle-King County Public Health closed the beach area around the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in the Fauntleroy neighborhood in Seattle. The beach area was closed because of a sewage overflow at a nearby outfall. The County is actively testing the water quality in Fauntleroy Cove.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in
On June 3, 2012, Seattle-King County Public Health closed the beach area around the Fauntleroy-Southworth Ferry Terminal in the Fauntleroy neighborhood in Seattle. The beach area was closed because of a sewage overflow at a nearby outfall. The County is actively testing the water quality in Fauntleroy Cove.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Fecal Matters: Blakely Harbor Park Beach on Bainbridge Island is Closed
BEACH Program Update
Yesterday, Kitsap County Public Health closed the beach at Blakely Harbor Park on Bainbridge Island. The closure is due to a nearby sewage spill.
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 illnesses.
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Yesterday, Kitsap County Public Health closed the beach at Blakely Harbor Park on Bainbridge Island. The closure is due to a nearby sewage spill.
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 illnesses.
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Monday, 19 December 2011
Fecal Matters: Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles is Open
BEACH Program UpdatePort Angeles - Hollywood Beach in Clallam County is open for recreational water activity. After receiving notification of a nearby sewage discharge, the county collected bacteria samples at the beach. Results indicate bacteria concentrations have dropped to background levels. Clallam County Health District removed the swimming advisory signs today, previously posted on
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Fecal Matters: Sewage Spill Near Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles
BEACH Program UpdateToday, the Clallam County Health Department issued a swimming advisory at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles. The advisory was issued due to a sewage discharge near the beach.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
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Fecal Matters: Swimming Advisory at Bay View State Park
BEACH Program Update
Marine water sampling results indicate high bacteria levels at Bay View State Park in Skagit County. The beach will be posted with a swimming advisory on Friday, September 2, 2011. Follow up samples will be collected next week.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and
Marine water sampling results indicate high bacteria levels at Bay View State Park in Skagit County. The beach will be posted with a swimming advisory on Friday, September 2, 2011. Follow up samples will be collected next week.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Children and
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