Jan. 4, 2020

No-contact advisory issued for Sinclair Inlet due to sewage overflow in Port Orchard

No-contact advisory in effect through Jan. 8. 

Affected area: Sinclair Inlet

Advisory: A no-contact advisory is in effect through Jan. 8.

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 public is advised to not harvest shellfish in the affected area during the no-contact advisory. All existing shellfish advisories remain in effect. Go to doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety for details.

Signs will be posted at public access points.

For more information, visit kitsappublichealth.org/beaches.

The affected shoreline is highlighted below: 

Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.

Source of pollution: Sewage overflow reported by Port Orchard Public Works

Spill volume: Approximately 45,000 gallons

Date of incident: Jan. 2

Contact: Port Orchard Public Works — 360-876-4991

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

Tad Sooter |  Public Information Officer
Kitsap Public Health District
(360) 728-2330 Office |  (360) 728-2235 Main
pio@kitsappublichealth.org  |  kitsappublichealth.org