Matthews Beach in Seattle closes due to high bacteria levels
People and pets should stay out of the water, including for drinking and swimming but also wading and engaging in any water-related activities.
The beach will remain closed until at least next week when another sampling test is done by King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (KCDNRP).
Matthews Beach will be tested every week until bacteria levels are safe to reopen, according to the county. Beaches are usually sampled on Tuesday afternoons, after which the results should be available online in one or two days.
The beach was discovered to be high in bacteria due to routine testing. Every week the county tests for bacteria concentrations in order to determine the risk of getting sick.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/matthews-beach-in-seattle-closes-due-to-high-bacteria-levels/ar-AAYvvtZ
