Advisory lifted for remaining coastal and river beaches downriver from Russian River wastewater spill

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After two days of water sampling by Sonoma County’s environmental health agency at the remaining coastal beaches (Goat Rock, Stillwater, Black Point and Gualala) and river beaches (Johnson’s, Monte Rio and Patterson Point), the advisory to stay out of the water at these locations has been lifted today. The water testing was done following last week’s sewage spill at the Russian River County Sanitation District treatment plant in Guerneville and samples were within State Recreational Health standards.

County Environmental Health Director Christine Sosko advises people and their dogs to avoid contact with ocean and river water for 72 hours following a significant rainfall event.

“In general, heavy rainfall and storm runoff during wet weather events significantly increases the risk of recreational water contamination,” she said.

Beachgoers are advised to practice the healthy habit of washing themselves and their pets off year-round after going in the water.

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Media Contact:
Sheri Cardo
DHS Communications Specialist
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