No-contact advisory issued for southern shoreline of Bainbridge Island due to sewage spill
Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 02/03/2019 09:04 AM PST
February 3, 2019
No-contact advisory issued for southern shoreline of Bainbridge Island due to sewage spill
Seven-day no-contact advisory in effect through Sunday, February 10
Affected area: southern shoreline of Bainbridge Island
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 in the immediate spill area and at public access points around the southern shoreline of Bainbridge Island.
Effective Dates: February 3, 2019 through February 10, 2019
Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.
Source of pollution: Sewage spill on South Beach Drive, Bainbridge Island
Spill volume: 2,100 gallons
Date of incident: February 2, 2019
Contact: Kitsap County Sewer District #7, (206) 669-5723
For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact:
Grant Holdcroft | Water Pollution Identification & Correction Program Manager Kitsap Public Health District (360) 728-2228 - desk (360) 728-2235 - main grant.holdcroft@kitsappublichealth.org
