BEACH Program Update
On January 4, 2016, the Makah Beach Program issued a swim advisory for Dakwas Park Beach in Neah Bay due to moderately high bacteria levels in the water. Staff from the Makah Beach Program will be resampling this beach on January 5th to determine if bacteria levels have dropped.
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.
Stay updated about water quality at your beaches by keeping up with us on Facebook, checking beach status on Coastal Atlas, or joining our listserv. Debby Sargeant is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at dsar461@ecy.wa.gov for questions.
BEACH Program Update
On December 9, 2015, Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact advisory for the Port Washington Narrows through Monday, December 14 due to a combined sewer overflow discharge. The no-contact advisory includes the following beaches: Evergreen Park, Lions Park, Bachmann Park, Lent landing, and Pat Carey Vista.
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.
Stay updated about water quality at your beaches by keeping up with us on Facebook, checking beach status on Coastal Atlas, or joining our listserv. Debby Sargeant is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at dsar461@ecy.wa.gov for questions.
BEACH Program Update
On December 9, 2015, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department advised that people keep out of the water today at Chambers Creek Regional Park beach. There was a spill last night of treated but only partially disinfected sewage. The advisory will be lifted tomorrow morning, December 10, 2015.
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.
Stay updated about water quality at your beaches by keeping up with us on Facebook, checking beach status on Coastal Atlas, or joining our listserv. Debby Sargeant is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at dsar461@ecy.wa.gov for questions.
BEACH Program Update
On December 8, 2015, a swimming advisory was issued for the marine beaches around Woodmont Creek in Poverty Bay, Des Moines, King County. The advisory was issued due to a bypass at the Midway Sewer District plant.
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.
Stay updated about water quality at your beaches by keeping up with us on Facebook, checking beach status on Coastal Atlas, or joining our listserv. Debby Sargeant is the BEACH Program Manager and is available at dsar461@ecy.wa.gov for questions.
