Published on June 17, 2020
Media Contact: Kellie Stickney Communications Program Manager kstickney@kirklandwa.gov (425) 979-6562
People and pets should avoid contact with the water
KIRKLAND, Wash. – This afternoon Public Health – Seattle & King County informed the City of Kirkland that a toxic algal bloom is occurring at Juanita Beach.
People and pets should not swim at the beach, drink lake water, or engage in other water-contact activities at Juanita Beach. Signs have been posted at the beach informing the public of the situation. Community members should call their doctor or veterinarian if people or animals have sudden or unexplained sickness or signs of poisoning.
These restrictions will be in place until there are two consecutive weeks with low algal toxins. For more information email lakes@kingcounty.gov, call 206-477-4800 or visit www.nwtoxicalgae.org.
King County Lake Swimming Beach Data Program
NE 85th Street Shared-Use Pathway