A sewer overflow occurred in the 9000 block of NE 37th Pl in Yarrow Point. Public Health – Seattle & King County has advised that people and pets avoid the Lake Washington area highlighted in the map attached until Monday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
Spanish (Español)
Se produjo un desbordamiento del sistema de alcantarillado en la cuadra 9000 de NE 37th Pl, en Yarrow Point. Public Health – Seattle & King County recomienda que las personas y las mascotas eviten el área del lago resaltada en el mapa adjunto hasta el lunes 13 de julio a las 8 p. m.
Chinese Simplified (简体中文)
位于 Yarrow Point 的 NE 37th Pl 9000 街区发生了污水溢流事故。西雅图与金县公共卫生局（Public Health – Seattle & King County）建议公众及宠物在7月13日（星期一）晚上8点之前避免进入附件地图中标示的湖区。
Chinese Traditional (繁體中文)
位於 Yarrow Point 的 NE 37th Pl 9000 號街區發生污水溢流事件。西雅圖與金郡公共衛生局（Public Health – Seattle & King County）建議民眾及寵物在7月13日（星期一）晚上8點前避免進入附件地圖所標示的湖區。
Korean (한국어)
Yarrow Point의 NE 37th Pl 9000번지 구역에서 하수 범람이 발생했습니다. Public Health – Seattle & King County는 7월 13일(월) 오후 8시까지 첨부된 지도에 표시된 호수 지역에 사람과 반려동물이 출입하지 말 것을 권고했습니다.
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Đã xảy ra sự cố tràn nước thải tại khu vực 9000 NE 37th Pl, Yarrow Point. Public Health – Seattle & King County khuyến cáo người dân và vật nuôi tránh khu vực hồ được tô sáng trên bản đồ đính kèm cho đến 8 giờ tối Thứ Hai, ngày 13 tháng 7.
Russian (Русский)
В районе 9000 NE 37th Pl в Yarrow Point произошел перелив сточных вод. Public Health – Seattle & King County рекомендует людям и домашним животным избегать посещения участка озера, выделенного на прилагаемой карте, до понедельника, 13 июля, 20:00.
Japanese (日本語)
Yarrow Point の NE 37th Pl 9000ブロックで下水のあふれ（汚水流出）が発生しました。Public Health – Seattle & King County は、7月13日（月）午後8時まで、添付の地図で示された湖のエリアに人やペットが立ち入らないよう呼びかけています。
A sewer system overflow is a release of untreated sewage from a sanitary sewer into lakes and streams, often due to an accumulation of fats, oils and grease, blockages from baby wipes, facial wipes and sanitary products, system failure or construction activities.
What happens when the sewer overflows into a body of water, like a lake or a stream?
Untreated sewage can transmit diseases. When sewage enters the water, it can spread based on wind, water flow, rain events, volume of sewage and other factors. Sewage can stay in the water for days to weeks. Bellevue follows guidance provided by the Seattle-King County Public Health to determine the affected area and time frame of the issued advisory.
What should I do if I receive a notice to stay out of the water?
Humans and pets should stay out of the water. There is a risk that illnesses can be contracted with exposure to untreated sewage. The nose, mouth, eyes or open wounds are particularly vulnerable pathways. Please share the notice with your neighbors.
Can I still take my boat out in the lake when there has been a sewage release to the lake?
Yes, but based on Seattle-King County Public Health advisory, it's best to avoid the impacted area.
What if I was in the water before I received the notice to stay out of the water?
Take a cleansing shower immediately and monitor for any unusual symptoms. If you are concerned, seek advice from your healthcare provider.
How is the lake determined to be “safe” to swim?”
Seattle-King County Public Health (SKCPH) experts advise the City of Bellevue on the closure time frame and the impacted areas. They provide a map based on the volume of sewage and the time it was released.
How will I know it is safe to swim?
The closure dates will be listed on the door tag and on this page.
Where can I find out more information?
Washington State Department of Health