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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Clean Beaches Week:
Clean Beaches Week is held July 1 – 7, a time when beaches are especially vulnerable to more trash. Learn what you can do to help.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisories lifted for Pomeroy Park and Illahee State Park, Kitsap County
No-contact advisories lifted at Pomeroy Park and Illahee State Park, Kitsap County
Community Science Month is coming
Science isn’t just for professional scientists. In April we’ll explore some of the ways anyone can get in on the action.
Fecal Matters: Richmond Beach, Golden Gardens, and Carkeek Park are open for water contact recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County lifted the no water contact advisory at Richmond Beach, Golden Gardens, and Carkeek Park in King County.
Fecal Matters: Golden Gardens, Discovery Park, portions of Bainbridge Island, and North Kitsap shoreline are closed to water recreation, King and Kitsap Counties
Golden Gardens, Discovery Park, portions of Bainbridge Island, and North Kitsap shoreline are closed to water recreation, King and Kitsap Counties.
Beach poop is everyone's business

Swimming in fecal bacteria is not only gross but can make you sick.

Latest health report on Washington beaches
See the good, the best, and the poopiest marine swimming beaches in our BEACH Program Annual Report.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for Eagle Harbor, Kitsap County
Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact advisory for Eagle Harbor due to a sewage spill.
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park in King County is closed due to a sewage spill
Public Health - Seattle and King County issued a closure to water contact at Saltwater State Park due to a sewage spill upstream from the beach.
Fecal Matters: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is open for water contact recreation, King County
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is open for water contact recreation.