Published on September 30, 2025
Media Contact: David Wolbrecht Communications Program Manager dwolbrecht@kirklandwa.gov (425) 587-3021
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Houghton Beach has been reopened as of today, September 30 for swimming, wading and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County. The beach had been closed to swimming since September 9 due to elevated bacteria levels.
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. The water quality testing season has ended.
For additional details, visit King County’s Lake Swimming Beach Data webpage.
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King County Lake Swimming Beach Data Program
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