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Our vision:
A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
News & Advisories
Don't touch bats: Protect yourself from rabies
While bats play an important role in our ecosystem, they can spread rabies. Be careful around bats!
1 day ago
Health advisories issued for Keyport & portion of Liberty Bay due to sewage spill
No-contact advisory in effect through June 25. Shellfish harvesting closure in effect through July 9.
3 days ago
Advisory lifted for Island Lake County Park swimming beach
Kitsap Public Health District lifted a no-contact advisory on June 15 for the Island Lake County Park swimming beach.
Jun 18
Advisory issued for Island Lake County Park
Kitsap Public Health District has issued an advisory at Island Lake County Park swimming beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water.
Jun 17
What are those colorful patches in Puget Sound?
Colorful patches are caused by blooms of algae or plankton (tiny plants or animals), which become more active during warm summer months.
Jun 15
Advisory lifted for Island Lake County Park swimming beach
Kitsap Public Health District lifted a no-contact advisory on June 15 for the Island Lake County Park swimming beach.
Jun 15
Join the Health Board! The Kitsap Public Health Board is seeking applicants for two positions
Apply before July 12 at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.
Jun 15
Hood Canal shellfish closure expanded to Foulweather Bluff
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Shellfish harvesting closed in Hood Canal south of Hood Canal bridge
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Celebrating the World Cup? Support permitted food vendors!
The simple choice of where we buy our food can have a far bigger impact than we might think.
Jun 12
Note: Beach, lake, shellfish, and sewage advisories are displayed for the current calendar year. You can request copies of older advisories.
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