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: 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.
Science signals summer swim safety
See the new 2021 year-in-review report on water quality at local beaches.
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is now open for water recreation, King County
Seattle & King County Public Health re-opened Saltwater State Park
Fecal Matters: Saltwater State Park is Closed to Water Recreation, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County issued a closure at Saltwater State Park in King County.
Fecal Matters: Brackett's Landing is now open for water recreation, Snohomish County
The Snohomish Health District reopened Brackett's landing for water recreation.
Fecal Matters: Health advisory issued for Wing Point Area due to sewage spill, Kitsap County
A health advisory issued for Wing Point Area due to sewage spill in Kitsap County
Fecal Matters: Health advisory issued for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to sewage overflow, Kitsap County
Health advisory issued for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to sewage overflow, Kitsap County.
Fecal Matters: Brackett’s Landing closed to swimming and diving, Snohomish County
The Snohomish Health District issued a closure at Brackett’s Landing.
North Beach County Park is now open for water recreation, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health lifted a no-contact advisory at North Beach County Park.