Houghton Beach Water Closed for Bacteria Concerns

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  Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends people and pets stay out of the water at Houghton Beach Park's swimming areas for at least one week“As of 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026, Public Health – Seattle & King County is recommending that people and pets stay out of the water at the swimming areas of Houghton Beach Park for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels.”
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  The recommendation was made as of 3:50 p.m. Sept. 9“As of 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026, Public Health – Seattle & King County is recommending that people and pets stay out of the water at the swimming areas of Houghton Beach Park for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels.”
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  The recommendation is due to elevated bacteria levels“As of 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026, Public Health – Seattle & King County is recommending that people and pets stay out of the water at the swimming areas of Houghton Beach Park for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels.”
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  King County Water and Land Resources Division staff tested water samples“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water recently and found that the levels of bacteria at these beaches exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  Bacteria levels exceeded 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 at these beaches exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  Signs will be placed to mark the closure“Signs will be positioned to indicate that the swimming area is closed.”
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  The rest of the beach remains open“The rest of Houghton Beach remains open.”
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  King County crews will retest next week“King County crews will return to the beaches next week to collect further samples.”
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  Residents can check King County's Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage for updates on closures and reopenings“For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.”
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  The city will post further information on its website“Updates about Houghton Beach Park will be posted on the City's website.”