Houghton Beach Closed Until Further Testing

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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 of Houghton Beach is extended for at least one additional week“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 initially closed on July 7“The beach has been closed since Tuesday, July 7, 2026.”
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  King County Water and Land Resources Division tests found bacteria levels exceeding safe 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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  King County crews will return next week to collect new samples“King County crews will return to the beach next week to collect further samples.”
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  The closure follows standard protocols for swim beaches in King CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Swim beaches in King County are tested weekly“Swim beaches throughout King County are tested weekly by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.”
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  Residents are directed to the King County Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage for updates“For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.”
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  Residents are directed to join the Lake Beach Alert mailing list for notifications“Do you want to be notified of swim beach closures and reopening? Join the King County Lake Beach Alert mailing list.”