No-contact advisory issued for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to combined sewer overflow
Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 12/11/2018 04:27 PM PST
December 11, 2018
No-contact advisory issued for Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows due to combined sewer overflow
Seven-day no-contact advisory in effect through December 18th
Affected area: Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows
Advisory: No-contact advisory
During a no-contact advisory, the public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the affected area. This means the District recommends against swimming, wading, or types of water recreation or play where water could be swallowed or get in the mouth, nose or eyes. People should also avoid direct skin contact if possible, and immediately wash with soap and water if they have exposure to the water. Signs have been posted at public access points along Dyes Inlet and Port Washington Narrows.
Effective Dates: December 11, 2018 - December 18, 2018
Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.
Source of pollution: Combined sewage overflow (CSO) reported by City of Bremerton Public Works and Utilities
Spill volume: 200,000 gallons of untreated combined storm and sewage water
Date of incident: December 11, 2018
Contact: City of Bremerton Public Works and Utilities, (360) 473-5920
For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact:
Grant Holdcroft | Manager, Water Pollution Identification & Correction Kitsap Public Health District (360) 728-2228 - desk (360) 728-2235 - main grant.holdcroft@kitsappublichealth.org
