Island County, Washington- The Island County Public Health Department issued a “No Contact” health advisory for Freeland County Park beach today. (August 4th, 2016)
The closure was issued due to high fecal bacteria levels in the water. The public is advised to avoid any contact with the water until further notice.
Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and the elderly may be more vulnerable to waterborne illnesses.
Stay updated about water quality at your local beaches by visiting one of the sites listed below:
• Fecal Matters Blog: http://ecologywa.blogspot.com/search/label/Fecal%20matters
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcologyWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecologywa
• Find public beaches and info on beach closures: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/
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