PORT LUDLOW — The no contact health advisory that was issued for the waters of Port Ludlow Bay following a recent release of sewage from the Port Ludlow Wastewater Treatment Plant has been lifted.
The release on July 17 was attributed to a power surge that disabled a control panel on a pump station, resulting in the discharge of approximately 7,500 gallons of raw sewage through an offshore outfall, according to the Jefferson County Department of Environmental Health.
Jefferson County Public Health staff have collected water quality samples in the area, and lab results indicate the water is now safe for swimming, kayaking and fishing.
Announced Monday
The lifting of the health advisory was announced Monday by Jefferson County Public Health.
The harvesting of shellfish is always closed in Port Ludlow due to the proximity of the sewage treatment plant outfall and marina.
For more information, contact Olympic Water and Sewer at 360-437-2101 or owsi@portludlowassociates.com.
To contact Jefferson County Public Health, call 360-385-9444 or go to www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org.
Recreational shellfish harvesters can get current information about closures anywhere in Washington state at the state Department of Health website at http://www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety or by calling the DOH Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.
Shellfish harvesters should also consult Washington Fish and Wildlife rules, regulations and seasons at www.wdfw.wa.gov.
