Friday, August 21, 2015

Fecal Matters: Cline Spit County Park is OPEN for Swimming, Clallam County

BEACH Program Update

On August 21, 2015, Clallam County Health and Human Services reopened Cline Spit County Park for water contact recreation. Water samples taken August 19 confirmed that bacteria levels are now safe for swimming.

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 website 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.

Debby Sargeant is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at 360-407-6139 or debby.sargeant@ecy.wa.gov for questions.

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