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News & Advisories


Kitsap Public Health Board approves environmental health fees for 2025
The Kitsap Public Health Board approved an updated environmental health fee schedule for 2025 at its Nov. 5 meeting.
Nov 8, 2024


Share your feedback on proposed updates to Kitsap County septic system regulations
The Kitsap Public Health District is revising septic system regulations for Kitsap County to comply with new state rules and address local i
Oct 14, 2024
Kitsap Public Health Board to consider environmental health fee changes for 2025
The proposed fee schedule would increase fees for food service establishments, pools, and camps by 4.4% while reducing other fees.
Oct 9, 2024


Shellfish harvesting closed in Liberty Bay
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin diarrhetic shellfish poison (DSP).
Oct 9, 2024


Advisory lifted for Pomeroy Park swimming beach
Water samples show bacteria have returned to safer levels.
Sep 3, 2024


Advisory issued for Pomeroy Park swimming beach in Manchester
The Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact advisory on Aug. 29 for Pomeroy Park swimming beach.
Aug 28, 2024


Cyanobacteria warning lifted for Mission, Panther lakes
The Kitsap Public Health District has lifted cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) warnings for Mission Lake and Panther Lake.
Aug 22, 2024


Shellfish harvesting closed for Port Madison, Miller Bay, Agate Passage, and Port Orchard Passage
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
Aug 19, 2024


Warning issued for Panther Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria
Public advised to avoid all contact with lake due to health risks for people and animals.
Aug 14, 2024


Warning issued for Mission Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria
Public advised to avoid all contact with lake due to health risks for people and animals.
Aug 13, 2024


Shellfish harvesting closed from Foulweather Bluff to Point Jefferson
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
Aug 6, 2024


Cyanobacteria warning lifted for Horseshoe Lake
The Kitsap Public Health District has lifted the cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) warning for Kitsap Lake.
Aug 1, 2024


You love picnics and BBQs — and so do germs! Learn how to stay healthy.
If the dishes you're sharing aren't prepared, cooked, stored, and served safely, you could be sharing illnesses.
Jul 31, 2024


Warning issued for Horseshoe Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria
Public advised to avoid all contact with lake due to health risks for people and animals.
Jul 15, 2024


Shellfish harvesting closed on east shoreline of Bainbridge Island
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP)
Jun 17, 2024


Coming in 2025: New food inspection signs
Next year, food service establishments in Kitsap County will be required to post new inspection signs.
Jun 13, 2024


No-contact advisory issued for Kitsap Lake due to sewage spill
A no-contact advisory is in effect through June 9.
Jun 2, 2024


Kitsap Public Health will begin collecting water samples along Colvos Passage this week
Kitsap Public Health District’s environmental health team will collect freshwater samples along the shoreline
May 22, 2024


We monitor swimming beaches and lakes to help keep your family healthy all summer long
We're all for getting outdoors, but it's important to be aware of potential health risks when you head out to your favorite swimming beach
May 20, 2024


What are those colorful patches in Puget Sound?
This time of year, orange, brown, or green patches can often be seen in Puget Sound.
May 16, 2024
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