No-contact advisories lifted for Illahee and Lions Park swimming beaches

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 07/14/2021 12:14 PM PDT

July 14, 2021

KITSAP COUNTY, WA

No-contact advisories lifted for Illahee State Park and Lions Park swimming beaches

Water samples show bacteria levels have returned to safer levels.

Kitsap Public Health District lifted no-contact advisories July 14 for the Illahee State Park and Lions Park swimming beaches.

Both advisories were issued July 9 due to high bacteria levels in the water. Analysis of water samples collected this week found bacteria levels were below the state's advisory threshold, indicating a lower risk to human health.

Warning signs have been removed from the beaches.

Beachgoers are encouraged to sign up to receive swimming beach advisories via email or text, and follow Kitsap Public Health District on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates.

SWIMMING BEACH MONITORING:

During the summer months, the Kitsap Public Health District monitors 34 fresh and salt water swimming areas for bacteria levels and sources, safety concerns, and toxic cyanobacteria (commonly known as toxic blue-green algae).

If people or pets become sick after being in the water, or if you see an algae bloom or large numbers of dead fish, please report it online or by calling 360-728-2235 so the health district can investigate and take action, if necessary.

RESOURCES:

MEDIA CONTACT: pio@kitsappublichealth.org

The Kitsap County Joint Information Center, as part of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (KCEOC), provides accurate and up-to-date information about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization's goal is to reduce the impacts of the pandemic in Kitsap and to safeguard the local healthcare system, government infrastructure, and economy, as well as to prepare for recovery.

The KCEOC operates under the leadership of a unified command, composed of representatives of Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, and Kitsap County Department of Human Services.

Kitsap County
Emergency Operations Center
http://www.Kitsapgov.com

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