As the summer heat ramps up in the region, health officials warned that several King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples, urging beachgoers to stay out of the water.
High bacteria detections were found at Madison Park Beach, Gene Coulon Beach, and Seward Park/Andrews Bay Beach, Public Health — Seattle and King County announced.
High bacteria levels at multiple King County beaches
Public Health collected three water samples in separate parts of each beach on May 11, which recorded high bacteria levels at each beach.
“We test the water for bacteria, which tells us whether there is poop in the water from people, pets, or wildlife. Poop can carry germs that can make people sick from swimming or playing in the water,” the department stated…