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: Des Moines Beach Park is closed due to sewage spill, King County
Public Health Seattle & King County issued a closure at Des Moines Beach Park due to a sewage spill from the Midway Sewer District.
Fecal Matters: A No-Contact Advisory Issued for North Beach County Park, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health issued a no-contact advisory at North Beach County Park due to an intermittent leak of treated sewage at North Beach.
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 Double Bluff County Park, Island County
No-contact advisory issued for Double Bluff County Park, Island County
Fecal Matters: No-contact advisory issued for Larrabee State Park/Wildcat Cove, Whatcom County
No-contact advisory issued for Larrabee State Park/Wildcat Cove, Whatcom 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.
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
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.
Fecal Matters: Sunnyside Beach Park and Chambers Creek Regional Park beaches are now open to water recreation, Pierce County
Sunnyside Beach Park and Chambers Creek Regional Park beaches are now OPEN to water recreation, Pierce County