Fecal Bacterial Pollution Monitoring
Fecal bacteria are commonly found in human and animal wastes, and high
levels in streams suggest that swimming and eating shellfish may be a health
risk. Sources of fecal contamination include septic systems, domestic and
wild animal manure, and leaky sewer systems.
Based on water quality sampling data, staff updates stream and beach
public health advisories. |
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Kitsap Public Health District conducts extensive stream and marine water
quality monitoring for fecal pollution. Find out the state of Kitsap waters
in the Health District’s
annual report.
Septic Systems
The Kitsap Public Health District’s
Pollution Identification and Correction
Program (PIC) is responsible for cleaning up Kitsap County surface waters
impacted by fecal coli form bacteria. Staff work with property owners to
correct identified pollution sources such as failing septic systems and
animal waste.
2010 PIC Priority List Farms
The Kitsap Conservation District provides a voluntary program of technical
assistance and cost-share incentives to help agricultural land owners manage
their land and animals to prevent pollution. In 2009, KCD completed 30 best
management practices (BMP) designs and coordinated 121 BMP installations.
Remove Pollution from Stormwater System
Public Works and Kitsap Health conduct water sampling to detect and
eliminate pollution. In 2009, Public Works identified 17 pollution sources
and Kitsap Health identified 108 failing septic systems. Over 90% of these
pollution sources, in cooperation with the property owners, have been
corrected or cleaned up.
Kitsap County Public Works Updated:
02/08/2012
Surface & Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us
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