No-contact advisory lifted for Pomeroy Park swimming beach
Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 05/26/2019 11:57 AM PDT
May 26, 2019
KITSAP COUNTY, WA
No-contact advisory lifted for Pomeroy Park swimming beach
Water samples show low bacteria levels.
Kitsap Public Health District lifted a no-contact advisory Sunday, May 26, for the Pomeroy Park swimming beach in Manchester.
The no-contact advisory was issued Thursday due to high bacteria levels in the water. Analysis of water samples gathered Friday found bacteria levels were below the state's advisory threshold, indicating a reduced risk to human health.
During the summer months, the Kitsap Public Health District monitors 34 fresh and salt water swimming areas for bacteria levels and sources, safety concerns, and toxic cyanobacteria (commonly known as toxic blue-green algae).
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 online or by calling 360-728-2235 so the health district can investigate and take action, if necessary.
Tad Sooter | Public Information Officer Kitsap Public Health District 345 6th St., Suite 300 | Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 908-8892 Cell | (360) 728-2235 Main tad.sooter@kitsappublichealth.org | kitsappublichealth.org