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Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Swimming Beach Monitoring

Water Pollution Identification & Correction

Shellfish Safety
Shellfish Harvesting Advisories
Swimming Beach Monitoring
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Water Quality Advisories
Water Quality
Reports

The Kitsap Public Health District's Water Pollution Identification & Correction (PIC) program protects public health and prevents fecal pollution in Kitsap County surface waters. 

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Health District staff sample dozens of streams and swimming beaches across the county for fecal bacteria, an indicator of fecal pollution caused by human or animal waste. Fecal pollution can carry viruses and harmful bacteria that make people sick.

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We use water sampling results to notify the public of potential health risks, and to find and fix fecal pollution problems. This helps keep our streams, swimming beaches and shellfish beds safe and healthy for the public to enjoy.

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Read the 2024 Water Quality Monitoring Report

During the summer months, we monitor the following fresh and saltwater swimming areas for bacteria levels and sources, and safety concerns. From spring through the fall, we also monitor these freshwater beaches for toxic cyanobacteria (commonly known as toxic blue-green algae).

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All swimming beach water contact advisories are posted on our water contact advisory page. If a swimming beach is not listed on the water contact advisory page, there is no current advisory for that beach.



IMPORTANT NOTE: Lake and marine swimming areas are natural waters. Conditions and water quality change frequently.

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BE HEALTHY. STAY HEALTHY. Subscribe to our electronic notifications for water contact advisories and beach closures.

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Current Advisories

Active swimming beach, cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), and sewage spill advisories are listed below. For shellfish advisories, see our shellfish safety page. 

Swimmer's Itch

Location:

All Lakes

Start Date:

September 23, 2024

Status:

Active

Swimmer's Itch (cercarial dermatitis) is caused by an allergic reaction to a parasite.


Swimmers should wear waterproof sunscreen and shower or vigorously towel-off immediately after swimming in a lake.

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  • This list displays water contact advisories that were removed (expired) in the current calendar year. These advisories are no longer in effect. Check the list above for active advisories.

    Portion of Liberty Bay/Keyport shoreline

    Advisory:

    Sewage Spill Advisory

    Start Date:

    December 2, 2024

    Date Removed:

    December 8, 2024

    Status:

    Removed

    Kitsap Lake

    Advisory:

    Sewage Spill Advisory

    Start Date:

    November 17, 2024

    Date Removed:

    November 22, 2024

    Status:

    Removed


Report Concerns


Bacteria from human and animal waste can make its way into swimming waters and make people sick. While some algae blooms are safe and occur in a lake's normal lifecycle, toxic algae can make humans and pets very sick—and can even be deadly.


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 to us online or by calling 360-728-2235 so we can investigate and, if necessary, warn others.


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Water Quality Report

We monitor streams throughout Kitsap County to prevent water pollution and protect public health. View our yearly report to learn more about our work and the health of streams in your neighborhood.

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