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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:

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has lifted the no water contact advisory near Les Davis Pier along Ruston Way.

Fecal Matters: Closure to water contact near Les Davis Pier, Pierce County

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued an advisory to avoid water contact near Les Davis Pier along Ruston Way due to a sewage spill. Signs have been posted to warn the public.

Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is now open to the public, King County

Seattle and King County Public Health have lifted the no-contact advisory to water contact at Saltwater State Park and Washington State Parks have re-opened the park to the public.

Beach poop is everyone's business

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

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