Seattle Beaches: A Splash of Trouble with High Bacteria Levels!

Summer fun in Seattle just hit a snag with several popular beaches closing due to high bacteria levels. Madison Park, Madrona Park, Matthews Beach, and Mt. Baker Beach are all off-limits for the time being, as King County Public Health found alarming levels of bacteria in the water. Yep, that’s right—swimming isn’t so much a joy ride when you’re potentially wading through germs.

The tests revealed some pretty shocking numbers—like 4,900 Colony Forming Units (CFU) at Mt. Baker Beach—just let that sink in. Having a beach day now feels a bit like signing up for an overpriced health seminar on “How to Avoid Germs at All Costs.” Who knew that summertime splashes could pose a threat? As it turns out, when health officials say, “Stay out of the water,” it might be a good idea to listen, unless you want a nasty souvenir from your swim!

While the health department hasn’t specified how long these beaches will be closed, it’s probably wise to steer clear of any water play for now. No one wants to turn a sunny beach day into a “oops, I should’ve kept my feet on the sand” situation. So what’s next? Picnics on the beach sound great, but we might look a little silly building sandcastles while avoiding the water. What are you planning to do instead this summer? Let’s chat about it!

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