No-contact advisory issued for Eagle Harbor due to sewage spill

Kitsap County Washington sent this bulletin at 12/28/2020 11:44 AM PST

Dec. 28, 2020

No-contact advisory issued for Eagle Harbor due to sewage spill

No-contact advisory in effect through Jan 1.

Affected area: Eagle Harbor

Signs have been posted at public access points.

No-Contact Advisory: A no contact advisory is in effect through Jan. 1.

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.

The affected shoreline is highlighted below:

Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.

Source of pollution: Sewage spill reported by Bainbridge Island Public Works

Estimated spill volume: 5,300 gallons

Date of incident: 12/26-12/28

Contact: Bainbridge Island Public Works — 206-842-2016

For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact: pio@kitsappublichealth.org

The Kitsap County Joint Information Center, as part of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center (KCEOC), provides accurate and up-to-date information about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization's goal is to reduce impacts of the pandemic in Kitsap and to safeguard the local healthcare system, government infrastructure and economy, as well as to prepare for recovery. The KCEOC operates under the leadership of a unified command, composed of representatives of Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, Kitsap 911, Law Enforcement and the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs Association.

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