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Health advisory: Houghton and Juanita beaches closed to swimming after elevated bacteria tests
Summary
King County public-health officials have advised people and pets to stay out of the water at Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach as of Sept. 9 because of elevated bacteria levels; the parks remain open and King County will retest next Tuesday, the city podcast reported.
King County public-health officials have recommended that people and pets stay out of the water at Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach because of elevated bacteria test results, the City of Kirkland podcast reported. The advisory was issued as of Sept. 9; the podcast said the remainder of both parks remained open and that King County planned to retest the water "next Tuesday."
Why it matters: Elevated bacteria levels can pose health risks to swimmers and pets. The advisory is a temporary public-health measure designed to reduce exposure while follow-up testing occurs.
What the city announced: "As of September 9, public health has recommended that people and pets stay out of the water at both Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach due to elevated bacteria levels," host Kate Ryan said on the episode. The podcast said King County would return to test the water the following Tuesday and that the rest of both parks remained open for other uses.
What residents should do: Avoid swimming and keep pets out of the water at both beaches until the county lifts the advisory. Watch King County and City of Kirkland communications for updated test results and any change in the advisory.
The podcast noted that show notes would include links for listeners to get further information.
