Fecal Matters

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, our scientists and BEACH partners sample public beaches on marine waters for bacterial contamination. We collect water samples from high-use beaches to test for fecal bacteria and let the public know when beaches are closed due to health concerns.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, our scientists and BEACH partners sample public beaches on marine waters for bacterial contamination. We collect water samples from high-use beaches to test for fecal bacteria and let the public know when beaches are closed due to health concerns.

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Fecal Matters: Cormorant Cove beach is now open to water recreation, King County
Cormorant Cove beach is now open to water recreation, King County.
Fecal Matters: Cormorant Cove beach is closed to water recreation, King County
Cormorant Cove beach is closed to water recreation, King County
Fecal Matters: Richey Viewpoint beach is now open to water recreation, King County
Richey Viewpoint beach is now open to water recreation, King County
Fecal Matters: The Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is open for water recreation, Snohomish County
No-contact advisory lifted. Water is safe for swimming and recreation.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for the north end of Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, Snohomish County
No-contact advisory issued for the north end of Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, Snohomish County
Fecal Matters: Richey Viewpoint is closed to water recreation, King County
Richey Viewpoint in King County is closed to water recreation.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for Richey Viewpoint, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County issued an advisory at Richey Viewpoint beach in King County.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for the north end of Liberty Bay due to sewage spill, Kitsap County
No-contact advisory issued for the north end of Liberty Bay due to sewage spill, Kitsap County.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to sewage spill, Kitsap County
On 5/13/2022, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact health advisory for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to a sewage spill.
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is now open for water recreation, King County
Seattle & King County Public Health re-opened Saltwater State Park