Public health alert: High bacteria levels at 5 Washington beaches

This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com

As Seattle’s summer heat ramped back up, King County Public Health (KCPH) warned that several Washington beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and summer beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water.

High bacteria detections were located at Madison Park Beach, Houghton Beach, Luther Burbank Beach, Idylwood Beach, and Gene Coulon Beach.

High bacteria levels at multiple Washington beaches

KCPH collected three water samples in separate parts of each beach on Aug. 18 and 19, which recorded high bacteria levels…

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