Fecal Matters: Water contact advisory issued for Dakwas Beach Park, Clallam County

The Makah Beach Program issued a water contact health advisory for Dakwas Park
Beach in Clallam County. This advisory was issued on Sept. 18 due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water until further notice.

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.