March 5, 2019

No-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet due to sewage spill at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Seven-day no-contact advisory in effect through Sunday, March 10.

Affected area: Sinclair Inlet and the head of Port Washington Narrows up to Lions Park

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 locations around Sinclair Inlet and the head of Port Washington Narrows, up to Lions Park.

This area is already permanently closed to shellfish harvest due to pollution.

The advisory is in effect through Sunday, March 10, 2019.

For more information, visit www.kitsappublichealth.org/beaches.

Impacted shoreline/beaches highlighted below. 

Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.

Source of pollution: Sewage spill reported by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Spill volume:  4,000 gallons 

Date of incident:  Saturday, March 2, 2019 - Sunday, March 3, 2019

Contact: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard – Intermediate Maintenance Facility Public Affairs Office, (360) 476-7111

For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact:  

Jim Zimny | Assistant Environmental Health Director
Kitsap Public Health District
(360) 728-2300 office | (360) 728-2235 main
jim.zimny@kitsappublichealth.org | kitsappublichealth.org/