Pierce County Swimming Beaches
Swimming is an inexpensive and usually healthy activity enjoyed by many. Swimming can make you sick, however, if the water has disease-causing organisms. During the summer we test water at popular swimming beaches for some of these organisms. This year we test water at:
- Six beaches at three lakes: Spanaway, American and Tapps (map of beaches);
- Eleven salt (marine) water swimming beaches: Dash Point County Park, Browns Point Lighthouse Park, Ruston Way, Owens Beach, Titlow Beach, Chamber Creek Properties Beach, Sunnyside Beach, Kopachuck State Park, Fox Island (future PenMet Park), Purdy Sandspit, and Penrose State Park.
Click here for information on current surface water advisories!For more information call (253) 798-6470 or email us.
Related Links:
Statewide Marine Swimming Beach Advisories - Washington State Department of Health
Water safety tips - Washington State Department of Health
Drowning prevention tips and a life jacket coupon - Seattle Children's Hospital
Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water - CDC
Environmental Health Indicators - Swimming Beaches and Lake Use Advisories
