No-contact advisory in effect through May 19.
Affected area: Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows west of Evergreen Rotary Park.
Warning signs will be posted at public access points.
No-contact advisory: A no-contact advisory is in effect through May 19.
During a no-contact advisory, the public is advised to avoid contact with water in the affected area. The Health District recommends against swimming, wading, or types of water recreation that could cause water to be swallowed or get into the mouth, nose or eyes. People should also avoid direct skin contact if possible and immediately wash with soap and clean water if they have exposure to the water.
The public is advised to not harvest shellfish in the affected area during this closure period. All existing shellfish advisories remain in effect. Go to doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety for details.
For more information, visit kitsappublichealth.org/beaches.
The affected shoreline is highlighted below:
Approximate location of sewage overflow noted with bullseye.
Source of pollution: Sewage spill reported by Bremerton Public Works.
Estimated spill volume: 1,500 gallons
Start date of incident: May 13, 2022
Contact: Bremerton Public Works — 360.473.5920
For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact: pio@kitsappublichealth.org
Original source can be found here.
