Clallam County issues health advisory for Hollywood Beach - Peninsula Daily News

PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Health and Human Services, Environmental Health Section has issued a health

advisory for Hollywood Beach.

Moderate levels of Enterococci bacteria in the waters off Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles have been

detected, the department said in a news release issued late today.

“Those who plan to participate in the Polar Bear Dip should take precautions to protect their eyes, nose, mouth, and any open wound,” the release said.

Enterococci bacteria are commonly found in the intestinal tract of mammals and birds and are used as an indicator of water

quality.

Contact with contaminated waters may result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses.

Children and the elderly may be more vulnerable to waterborne illnesses, according to the release.



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