Friday, September 13, 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 vulnerable to waterborne illnesses.

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 quality at your beaches by keeping up with us on our blog Fecal Matters, on Facebook, or join our listserv.

Julie Lowe is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at 360-407-6543 or julie.lowe@ecy.wa.gov for questions.



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