No-contact advisory issued in Port Washington Narrows due to sewage spill
Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 07/18/2019 04:21 PM PDT
7/18/2019
No-contact advisory issued for portion of Port Washington Narrows due to sewage spill
Three-day no-contact advisory in effect through July 21
Affected area: East shore of the Port Washington Narrows, between the Warren Avenue Bridge and Manette Bridge.
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 health 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 in the affected area.
Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.
Source of pollution: Private sewage system at Seaglass Village Apartments
Spill volume: Estimated 1,500 to 2,000 gallons
Date of incident: July 18, 2019
Contact: Kitsap Public Health District, (360) 728-2235
Media Contact:
Tad Sooter | Public Information Officer Kitsap Public Health District 345 6th St., Suite 300 | Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 728-2330 Office | (360) 908-8892 Cell pio@kitsappublichealth.org | kitsappublichealth.org
