12,000 gallons of sewage spills in Kitsap County

Published 1:30 am Thursday, January 11, 2024

A sewage spill of 12,000 gallons has led to a no-contact advisory for the Illahee shoreline and Illahee Creek through Jan. 17.

Kitsap Public Health District reported Jan. 11 that shellfish harvesting also will be closed through Jan. 31.

The district recommends no contact with the waters in those areas. Signs are posted at public access points.

The county Public Works Department reported the spill Jan. 10.

Sewage contains human fecal matter. Advisories are issued to keep people from getting sick.