Health advisories issued for Liberty Bay due to sewage overflows
Kitsap County sent this bulletin at 12/22/2020 12:15 PM PST
Dec. 22, 2020
Health advisories issued for Liberty Bay due to sewage overflows
No-contact advisory in effect through Dec. 28. Shellfish harvesting closure in effect through Jan. 11.
Affected area: Liberty Bay
Signs have been posted at public access points.
No-Contact Advisory: A no contact advisory is in effect through Dec. 28.
During a no-contact advisory, the public is advised to avoid contact with water in the affected area. The Health District recommends against swimming, wading, or types of water recreation that could cause water to be swallowed or get into the mouth, nose or eyes. People should also avoid direct skin contact if possible and immediately wash with soap and clean water if they have exposure to the water.
Shellfish Harvesting Closure: A shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through Jan. 11.
The public is advised to not harvest shellfish in the affected area during this closure period. All existing shellfish advisories remain in effect. Go to doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety for details.