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Health Department Lifts No-Swimming Advisory at Purdy

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the advisory after a follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels.

Purdy Sandspit County Park is now open for water recreation, according to the Department of Ecology website.

Beach caution signs were previously posted on May 31, 2013 due to high fecal bacteria in the water

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department removed the caution signs June 5, 2013, after a follow-up sampling indicated low bacteria levels.

There is no longer a public health concern.
Information courtesy of Department of Ecology.


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