Houghton Beach Reopened for Water Activities

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  Houghton Beach reopened for swimming, wading, and other water activities as of 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2026“Houghton Beach has been reopened as of 3:40 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County.”
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  The closure was following King County Public Health recommendations“Houghton Beach has been reopened as of 3:40 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County.”
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  The closure, which began Aug. 18, was due to elevated bacteria levels in the water“Houghton Beach has been reopened as of 3:40 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County. The beach had been closed to swimming since Aug. 18 due to elevated bacteria levels.”
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  King County Water and Land Resources Division staff tested the water this week“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water this week and notified the City that the waters were again safe for recreational use.”
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  King County staff confirmed it was safe for recreational use“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water this week and notified the City that the waters were again safe for recreational use.”
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  The county will continue weekly testing through the summer to monitor water quality“King County crews will return weekly to the beach throughout the summer to take samples to ensure that the water is safe.”
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  Residents can check current beach conditions via King County's Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage“For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.”
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  The closure was part of routine weekly testing by King County's Department of Natural Resources and ParksNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The beaches are closed when bacteria levels exceed safety thresholds“If beach water tests high for bacteria, the swimming area will be closed and there will be no lifeguards on duty.”
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  Weekly testing ensures public safety and helps identify potential issues before they impact residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.