Fecal Matters: Sooes Beach is OPEN for Water Recreation, Clallam County

BEACH Program Update

July 18, 2018, the Makah BEACH Program has re-opened Sooes Beach in Clallam County to water contact recreation. Recent water sampling determined that bacteria levels were low and 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.

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Julianne Ruffner, our BEACH Program Manager, is available at 360-407-6154 or julianne.ruffner@ecy.wa.gov for questions.