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: A portion of Alki Beach Park is closed to water recreation, King County
Alki Beach Park in King County near Bonair Drive SW is closed to water recreation due to a sewer overflow.
Weigh in on the 2021 beach list
The public comment period for the 2021 beach list runs from April 1 through 8.
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.
Annual Report on Washington Beaches
Check out the 2020 Annual BEACH Report to see how your beach fared last year.
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is open for water recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County lifted the no-contact advisory at Saltwater State Park in King County.
Fecal Matters: Discovery Park is open for water contact recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County lifted the no water contact advisory at Discovery Park in King County.
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: No-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Portions of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Shoreline, Kitsap County
No-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Portions of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap Shoreline through Jan. 19, Kitsap County.
Fecal Matters: A No-Contact Advisory for Port Ludlow Bay, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health issued a “No Contact” Health Advisory for the waters of Port Ludlow Bay.
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet and Eagle Harbor, Kitsap County
A no-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet and Eagle Harbor in Kitsap County, through January 8, 2021.