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August 10, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Anna Bachmann
Jefferson County Public Health
(360) 379-4482
Public Open House: Central Hood Canal Water Quality Project
Port Townsend - Jefferson County Public Health will be holding a public open house for residents of
Brinnon, Duckabush, Dosewallips and Pleasant Harbor Areas. This event is scheduled for Thursday,
August 24th at the Brinnon Community Center (306144 US Highway 101, Brinnon, WA 98320)
from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The Open House will feature information about upcoming restrictions on shellfish
harvesting by the Washington Department of Health; the Central Hood Canal Pollution Identification and
Correction Project to be conducted in the area from Brinnon south to the Jefferson/Mason County line;
and about affordable loan and grant programs to aid in septic system repairs/replacements.
High levels of bacteria have led the DOH to downgrade a shellfish harvest area off the mouth of the
Duckabush River. The Dosewallips is also seeing declining water quality. Jefferson County Public Health
is trying to address this problem and improve water quality by identifying and correcting pollution
sources. Streams, shorelines and marine water will be monitored for bacteria and other pollutants that
affect the health of people and the environment. Other major components of the project are a survey of
septic systems in the area and providing information to local residents about ways to protect their property
values as well as water quality. This project is funded in part by the Washington State Department of
Ecology, along with the Jefferson County Clean Water District. For more information about the project or
this open house, contact Anna Bachmann at (360) 379-4482 or abachmann@co.jefferson.wa.us.
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