Juanita Beach Reopened, Houghton Closed

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  Juanita Beach reopened for swimming and wading as of Aug. 25, 2026“Juanita Beach has been reopened as of today, Aug. 25, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County.”
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  Juanita Beach reopened following a recommendation from Public Health – Seattle & King County“Juanita Beach has been reopened as of today, Aug. 25, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County.”
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  Juanita Beach had been closed since Aug. 18“The beach had been closed to swimming since Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, due to elevated bacteria levels.”
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  Houghton Beach remains closed“Houghton Beach remains closed this week based on test results that continue to indicate elevated bacteria levels.”
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  Testing indicated continued elevated bacteria levels at Houghton Beach“Houghton Beach remains closed this week based on test results that continue to indicate elevated bacteria levels.”
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  Hought andon Beach requires at least one more week of closure“Houghton Beach remains closed this week based on test results that continue to indicate elevated bacteria levels. The beach also closed on Aug. 18. It will remain closed for at least one additional week until testing results meet the reopening criteria.”
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  King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water“Water quality staff from the King County Water and Land Resources Division tested the water recently and found that the levels of bacteria at Houghton Beach exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  Houghton Beach exceeded safe bacteria 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 Houghton Beach exceeded safe thresholds for bacteria based on the samples collected.”
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  King County crews will return next week to collect additional samples“King County crews will return to the beach next week to collect further samples.”
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  Residents can view current beach status on King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage“For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.”
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  Residents can subscribe to the King County Lake Beach Alert mailing list for updates“Do you want to be notified of swim beach closures and reopening? Join the King County Lake Beach Alert mailing list.”