A no-contact advisory for Discovery Park in King County
Public Health Seattle & King County has issued a no water contact advisory at Discovery Park in King County. This advisory is due to a sewage spill from the West Point Treatment Plant. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the affected area 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 on water quality at local beaches by following our Fecal Matters blog posts, connecting on Facebook, or joining our listserv.
Laura Hermanson, our BEACH Program Manager, is available at 360-407-6154 or laura.hermanson@ecy.wa.gov for questions.
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