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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 2022 Water Qualty 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.


A no-contact advisory is in effect through Nov. 22 due to a sewage spill reported by Bremerton Public Works.


During a no-contact advisory, avoid contact with water in the affected area. We recommend against swimming, wading, or other types of water recreation that could cause you to swallow water or get water into your mouth, nose or eyes. Avoid direct skin contact with the water if possible and immediately wash with soap and clean water if you have exposure to the water.


Full advisory


Sewage Spill Advisory

Location:

November 17, 2024

Kitsap Lake

Start Date:

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.

Swimmer's Itch

Location:

September 23, 2024

All Lakes

Start Date:

Current Advisories

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

Sign up to get advisories by email or text

To see a list of all of the swimming beaches monitored by the Kitsap Public Health District, visit our Swimming Beach Monitoring Page. 


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.


Resources



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Nov 2, 2024

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