No-contact advisory in effect through Aug. 23.



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Aug. 17, 2022

No-contact advisory issued for Oyster and Ostrich bays in Bremerton due to sewage spill

"No-contact advisory in effect through Aug. 23. A recreational shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through Sept. 6.?"
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*Affected area:*?Oyster and Ostrich bays. See map below.

Warning signs will be posted at public access points.

*No-contact advisory: *A no-contact advisory is in effect through Aug. 23.

During a no-contact advisory, the public is advised to avoid contact with water in the affected area. The Health District recommends against swimming, wading, or types of water recreation that could cause water to be swallowed or get into the mouth, nose or eyes. People should also avoid direct skin contact if possible and immediately wash with soap and clean water if they have exposure to the water.?

*Shellfish Harvesting Closure:*?A shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through Sept. 6.

The public is advised to not harvest shellfish in the affected area during this closure period. All existing shellfish advisories remain in effect. Go to?doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety [ [link removed] ]?for details.

For more information, visit kitsappublichealth.org/beaches [ [link removed] ].

The affected shoreline is highlighted below:?

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oyster advisory [ [link removed] ]

Approximate location of sewage overflow noted with bullseye.

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*Source of pollution:* Sewage spill reported by Bremerton Public Works.?

*Estimated spill volume:*?3,600 gallons

*Start date of incident:*? Aug. 17, 2022

*Contact:*?Bremerton Public Works ??360.473.5920

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For more information about this public health advisory issued by the Kitsap Public Health District, please contact: *[email protected]*

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