Houghton Beach Closed Through July 22

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  Houghton Beach remains closed to water activities as of July 15, 2026“Houghton Beach remains closed this week based on test results that continue to indicate elevated bacteria levels.”
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  The closure extends at least until July 22“The beach will remain closed for at least one additional week until testing results meet the reopening criteria.”
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  The beach was first closed on July 7“The beach has been closed since Tuesday, July 7, 2026.”
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  Water tests showed unsafe bacteria levels“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water recently and found that the levels of bacteria exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  King County Water and Land Resources Division staff confirmed the elevated bacteria exceeded safety thresholds“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water recently and found that the levels of bacteria exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  The closure affects residents and visitors who use the beach for swimmingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  King County crews will collect additional samples next week“King County crews will return to the beach next week to collect further samples.”
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  The samples will determine if the beach can reopen“The beach will remain closed for at least one additional week until testing results meet the reopening criteria.”
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  Updates will be posted on the City of Kirkland website“Updates about Houghton Beach Park will be posted on the City’s website.”
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  Residents seeking real-time beach status can visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage“For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.”