A no-contact advisory is in effect through May 5. A shellfish harvesting closure is in effect through May 19.
Affected area: East shoreline of Bainbridge Island, from Yeomalt Point to Agate Pass Bridge; North Kitsap shoreline from Agate Pass Bridge to Point Jefferson. See map below.
Signs will be posted at public access points in the affected area.
Advisory: A no-contact advisory is in effect through May 5.
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.
Shellfish Harvesting Closure: A shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through May 19.
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.
Impacted shoreline/beaches highlighted below.
Approximate location of sewage spill noted with bullseye.
Source of pollution: Sewage spill. For details regarding the spill, please contact King County.
Date of incident: April 29, 2021
For information about Kitsap Public Health District's advisory, contact: pio@kitsappublichealth.org