Update: Health advisory lifted at Tacoma beach where high levels of bacteria were found

Update, July 7: The health advisory has been lifted.

From the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: “We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach. We issued the advisory June 29 because of high bacteria level. Results from water samples we collected July 5 indicate the public health concern is over.”

Initial post: A health advisory has been issued for the waters off Jack Hyde Park in Tacoma after high bacteria levels were recorded there.

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued the warning Thursday. The advisory is in effect until further notice.

“We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma,” a news release states. “Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it.”

People with questions can contact the department’s Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit the department website. Current surface water advisories can be found at tpchd.org/advisories.

This story was originally published June 29, 2023 at 2:23 PM.