Aug. 24, 2022

No-contact advisory issued for Oyster and Ostrich bays in Bremerton due to sewage spill

No-contact advisory in effect through Aug. 30. 

Affected area: Oyster and Ostrich bays in Bremerton. See map below.

Warning signs will be posted at public access points.

No-contact advisory: A no-contact advisory is in effect through Aug. 30.

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: The state Department of Health has not issued a shellfish harvesting advisory in response to this spill. However, existing shellfish closures remain in effect for this area. Go to doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety for details.

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 spill reported by Bremerton Public Works. 

Estimated spill volume: Undetermined at this time

Start date of incident: Spill reported Aug. 24, 2022

Contact: Bremerton Public Works — 360.473.5920

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