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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
May 29, 2026
11:00 A.M.
A Commission Chambers
411 North 5th Street
Shelton, WA 98584
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions Chair
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Agenda—ACTION Board Members
4. Approval of Minutes (March 24, 2026)—ACTION Board Members
5. Health Officer Report Dr. Steve Krager
6. Administration Report Dave Windom
7. Environmental Health Report Ian Tracy
a. Code Enforcement Data
b. Draft Revisions to Mason County Code Title 6 Chapter 6.04
8. Community Health Report Melissa Casey
9. Other Business and Board Discussion Board Members
10. Adjourn
Mason County Public Health
415 N 6th Street, Bldg.8,Shelton WA 98584,
Phone: (360)427-9670 ext.869 ❖ Fax: (360)427-7787
If special accommodations are needed, please contact McKenzie Smith at(360)427-9670 ext.589 or at
msmith@masoncountywa.gov.
/MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA
March 24,2026
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin,County Commissioner;Pat Tarzwell,County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner;Dr. Steven Krager,Health Officer;Pamela Schlauderaff,Hospital District No. 1;
Peggy VanBuskirk,Hospital District No. 2;Eric Onisko,City of Shelton Councilmember; Sneha Gunda,
Squaxin Island Health Officer;Mark Wilhelm,Community Stakeholder;Ian Tracy,Environmental Health
Manager;Melissa Casey,Community Health Manager;Cami Olson,Clerk of the Board; and Dedrick Allen,
MasonWebTV
1. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Peggy/Cmmr. Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Cmmr. Trask/Peggy moved and seconded to approve the January 27,2026,minutes as presented.
Motion carried.
4. Health Officer Report
Measles cases are increasing nationally,with sporadic cases in Washington. Snohomish County's
outbreak remains stable and may end soon,while Grant County reported two travel-related cases,
including one hospitalization. Even without local outbreaks,exposures—often in healthcare settings—
are creating significant public health workload for contact tracing and monitoring.
A new federal rural health funding opportunity—established under HRI—allocates$50 billion over
five years,with Washington State receiving$181 million in the first year.Funds are intended to
address rural healthcare gaps,including access barriers,workforce shortages,technology use,and
chronic disease prevention and treatment. While details are still emerging,funding may be made
available to local entities such as clinics,hospitals,and nonprofits.Public health will help share
information,coordinate efforts, and encourage partners to explore potential funding opportunities.
5. Administration Report
Dave Windom reported a vape account shortfall leading to—$2M in cuts to local health jurisdictions
by June 30,with an additional$20M statewide reduction starting July 1 (estimated$260K—$275K
local impact). Options under discussion include staffing reductions or use of reserves.
The Board emphasized the need for timely advocacy given infrequent meetings and supported
developing a letter on funding priorities.
Cmmr.Neatherlin/Peggy moved and seconded to draft a letter to the Washington State Association of
Local Public Health Officials supporting the Director's funding request and recommendation,with
final approval delegated to the Chair and Vice Chair prior to submission. Motion carried.
Dave explained that the previously submitted health officer contract was not approved by the state due
to changes in their backup health officer capacity. Staff are working with partners to revise the
contract and identify a new backup health officer. The contract is currently being updated internally
and will be resubmitted once finalized.
6. Environmental Health Report
Ian Tracy suggested moving the Public Comment section earlier on future agendas to allow input on
agenda items before decisions are made.
Ian provided the Environmental Health report,which included water quality issues,On-Site Sewage
Advisory Committee(OSAC)membership,on-site septic and code enforcement,and mobile food
establishments within the City of Shelton.
Ian discussed forming a Code Enforcement Coalition with multiple representatives and asked whether
to move forward with the Board's code enforcement subcommittee. The Board agreed to wait and
assess the new group's work,noting overlap,before deciding on the subcommittee.
Action Item. -Ian shared the draft revisions to Group B water system regulations and policy. The most
notable changes include the requirement of regular water quality monitoring for Group B systems,
allowing the use of a two-party water system to develop non-contiguous lots,requirement of a
maintenance agreement for those two-party water systems,establishing permit expiration dates,and
removal of the Water System Designer Certification program.
Public Comment:
Ryan Finn thanked the Board for forming the code enforcement subcommittee and summarized a
follow-up email.He requested adding"replacement"to Group B Water System Regulations,noting
that"maintenance"does not include replacement based on a recent legal case.
Ian responded that the County has not reviewed this request with legal counsel and explained that it is
difficult to be specific within the code regarding agreements because the agreements are outside of
their control. He noted that while adding the language would not be harmful,it would not be
enforceable by the County,and the County lacks authority to require agreements beyond the life of the
well.
Cmmr. Trask/Peggy moved and seconded to approve changes the policy and recommend that the
Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed changes to MCC 6.64-Group B Water System
Regulations. Motion carried.
Ian shared the draft revision to the Mason County Public Health On-Site Standards. The current policy
prohibits drain field reductions.
Cmmr. Trask/Peggy moved and seconded to approve the revision to the Mason County Public Health
On-Site Standards as presented. Motion carried.
7. Community Health Report
Melissa Casey shared the January—February 2026 Community Health report and discussed the
Women,Infants, and Children(WIC)program and community partnerships and grants,the annual
Point-in-Time(PIT)count representing the number of individuals experiencing homelessness,
overdose prevention,substance use mobile outreach,and communicable disease. Melissa reported
that there have been recent outbreaks of Whooping Cough locally and agreed to share this and
vaccination information at an upcoming Commissioner Regular Meeting.
8. Other Business and Board Discussion
Dave reported that the state is no longer applying health rankings to counties, so comparisons are no
longer required.
Dave reported that the one-year mental health pilot program enrolled 2,400 people,completed over
400 assessments,and connected 67 clients with therapists. The AI-based program provided insights
on engaging the local community,and its online marketing was well received.
Eric reported that none of the kratom bills advanced,though they had strong support,and suggested
considering a ban or moratorium in Mason County,noting that multiple cities and counties are taking
similar action. He also noted that the HB for nitrous oxide(HB 22532)passed,which will remove it
from gas stations within 90 days. Cmmr.Tarzwell confirmed with the attorney that the county cannot
ban nitrous oxide.
9. Public Comments
Catherine Johnson from Mason County Humane Society reported that the 2025 Impact Report is now
available,highlighting one of their most impactful years. She shared a story about a canine named
Dorothy and invited the Board to their annual event, Tails at Little Creek,on May 30,2026. She
thanked the Board for their support.
Constance Ibsen asked the Board to clarify today's process,noting that this is an advisory board under
the OPMA and the discussion on the two-party well felt like a public hearing. She questioned whether
is should be a formal public hearing with newspaper notice and briefing to the Board of County
Commissioners. Dave explained that the Board of Health(BOH)is governed under RCW 70.50.
Constance noted that the BOH website is not up to date and asked if there is a handbook regarding the
BOH and expressed concern about accountability. Dave stated that he will provide a BOH education
session at the next meeting.
10. Adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
ATTEST MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board
Pamela Schlauderaff,Hospital District#1
Prepared by Cami Olson
Peggy Van Buskirk,Hospital District#2
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Pat Tarzwell,Commissioner
Sharon Trask,Commissioner
Eric Onisko,City Council
Sneha Gunda, Squaxin Island Health Director
From the Director's Desk
May 2026
Good morning,
As you are all aware, we've seen some funding issues with FPHS funding. Last year, we lost the
unspent funds, which, for us, was unfilled position funding. This year had an entirely different
issue. Some of the FPHS funding has been tied to the vaping tax account. This year, the
legislature reclassified a number of products as tobacco, which then reduced the amount in the
vaping account by $21 million.
The local health jurisdiction reduction was forwarded to the Executive Leadership Committee at
WSALPHO for allocation across the LHJs. This has been extremely difficult and has taken three
months and many iterations to get a final number.
Last Tuesday, we received our final reduction numbers. All LHJs in our sector were reduced by
$30,000 in Life Course work. We then had to reduce our budget by another $230,000, or 15% of
the current budget (down 39%from this time last year).
We achieved most of the reduction by not filling open positions. There are cuts to
programming, and we've sent these off to DOH for approval and inclusion in the CONCON
(Consolidated Contract). Any delay on our part could result in our not receiving funds until
September. We should have a solid CONCON by July 1st for signature. Programs will receive
their statements of work for FPHS-funded programs at that time.
In summary, we won't have layoffs for the rest of this fiscal year. We still have the county
budgeting process to complete, which we'll start putting together in July for a late Autumn
budget hearing.
Some tasks may change when the new CONCON arrives, but for now, we should have all
current programs covered. We should receive the new CONCON in mid-June.
David Windom, MSHS
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Local Public Health
Washington State law gives primary responsibility for the health and safety of Washington
residents to 39 county governments. It charges the counties' legislative authorities with
establishing either a county department or a health district to assure the public's health. (RCW
70.05, 70.08, 70.46) In Washington State the governmental public health system consists of 35
local public health agencies or local health jurisdictions (LHJs)that work with the state
Department of Health. In three cases, county legislative authorities have formed multi-county
health districts.
Each county legislative authority must also establish a local board of health, which'shall have
supervision over all matters pertaining to the preservation of the life and health of the people
within its jurisdiction.' (RCW 70.05.060) Local boards of health approve the budgets,programs,
and policies of local public health agencies and may also appoint the agency administrator.
Board members include county commissioners or members of the county council and may
include elected or non-elected officials. Elected officials must always make up the majority.
Local Public Health Funding
Historically, a combination of local, state, and federal resources has financed services provided
by local health jurisdictions. These include:
• Local funds: county general funds, licenses,permits, and fees for services
• State funds: contracts for specific programs, flexible funds to meet local needs, and
reimbursement for performing specific services (i.e., Medicaid reimbursement)
• Federal funds: contracts for specific programs and reimbursement for performing specific
services (most of this funding is passed through the state Department of Health)
• Other funding—such as federal or private grants
The mix of these funds and the conditions attached to their use have changed over time.
Services Provided by Local Health
Jurisdictions
With oversight from the Local Board of Health(LBOH), each local Health Jurisdiction(LHJ)
determines which services to provide. Many factors are considered, including for example:
State Law,primarily RCW 70.05 and RCW 70.46
Agency Rules,primarily WAC 246
Standards for Public Health in Washington State
FOUNDATIONAL
PUBLIC HEALTH IN
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Environmental Health (EH) Report - Mason County Board of Health
May 29, 2026
From Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager
Water Quality
The WA State Dept. of Health(DoH) is declassifying a portion of Skookum Inlet where
Skookum Creek enters the marine water. They are doing this for the following reasons:
• Very shallow.
• Difficult to monitor and sample.
• Unsuitable for shellfish production.
• No commercial growers utilize that area.
DoH currently allocates significant resources to monitor and classify this area, with little to
no public benefit. This is not considered a water quality downgrade.
On-site Septic
Our staff are now conducting more final inspections for full septic system installations.
Historically, we conducted 20-30% of septic system finals, which complies with the
minimum requirements of WAC 246-272A. Our goal is to complete 50% of final inspections
by July 1St and 100% of final inspections by October 1 st. We now include photos of the
system taken during the final inspection with the As-built. We began implementation
about 6 weeks ago and are currently achieving a nearly 100% inspection rate. We are
monitoring permit review times to assess the impact of this new process
Food
Due to state Foundational Public Health Services funding reductions, we have made the
tough decision not to refill our vacant Food Inspector position. This reduces our food
staffing from two FTE down to one FTE. We will be unable to meet our inspection
frequency goals until additional funding is secured.
Attachments: Skookum Inlet Declassification, EH Quarter 1 Report
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE of ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH and SAFETY
PO Box 47824, Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 236-3330 O 711 Washington Relay Service
May 4, 2026
Ian Tracy,
Mason County Environmental Health Department
415 North 6th Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Dear Ian Tracy:
Our office is reclassifying a portion of the Skookum Inlet Commercial Shellfish Growing Area in
Mason County from Approved to unclassified. This change in classification is prompted by the
results of a comprehensive review of pollution conditions and marine water quality data,
difficulty in monitoring the area, and lack of commercial interest. We anticipate that the
reclassification will be finalized by June 8, 2026.
The area being reclassified is identified by boundary lines on Map 4 of the enclosed Sanitary
Survey report.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Chernoff at(564) 999-1617.
Sincerely,
Todd Phillips, R.S.
Office Director
Enclosure
SANITARY SURVEY
OF
SKOOKUM INLET
MARCH 2026
Washington State Department of
HEALTH
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
SHELLFISH PROGRAMS
Prepared by:
Scott Chernoff
Reviewed and Approved
/s/Scott Berbells 3/2/2026
Sanitary Survey Officer Date
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION Page
I. Executive Summary ..............................................................................................................2
II. Description of Growing Area..................................................................................................2
III. Pollution Source Survey........................................................................................................5
IV. Hydrographic and Meteorological Characteristics..................................................................7
V. Water Quality Studies..........................................................................................................10
VI. Interpretation of Data...........................................................................................................11
VII. Conclusions and Recommendations ...................................................................................12
TABLES
1. Marine water data summary................................................................................................11
2. Emergency closure sampling results...................................................................................11
3. Marine water data: from 11/2/2020 to 10/15/2025 ..............................................................14
MAPS
1. General location of growing area...........................................................................................3
2. Detailed growing area map....................................................................................................4
3. Shoreline drainages map ......................................................................................................6
4. Updated growing area map.................................................................................................13
FIGURES
1. Flood tide directions..............................................................................................................7
2. Ebb tide directions.................................................................................................................8
3. Average annual precipitation.................................................................................................8
4. Probability of rain (inches) in 24 hours...................................................................................9
Executive Summary
Skookum Inlet is a narrow inlet that branches off of the west side of Totten Inlet in southern Puget
Sound. The area is currently used for commercial intertidal harvest of oysters and clams. There are no
geoduck tracts or leases in the growing area. No public recreational beaches are located in the bay.
Currently, the whole growing area is classified as Approved. A shoreline survey of Skookum Inlet,
completed in August 2025, did not find any Direct or Indirect impacts. This sanitary survey finds that the
growing area continues to meet NSSP standards for an Approved classification. However, due to
difficulty monitoring and lack of commercial interest, approximately 148 acres of the growing area in the
head of the inlet is unclassified by this report.
II. Description of Growing Area
A. Location map or chart showing growing area
• Map 1: General area map, page 3.
• Map 2: Detailed growing area map with stations and sanitary lines, page 4.
• Map 4: Growing area map showing changes made with this report, page 13.
B. Description of area
Skookum Inlet is a narrow inlet in south Puget Sound in Mason County. The growing area is
approximately 556 acres, 3.8 miles long, and one-half mile wide at its widest part in the
uppermost part of the inlet. Most of the bay is narrow with the narrowest part of the channel
about 290 feet wide. The depth can be very shallow in the head of the inlet with exposed mud at
the zero-tide level. A detailed map with marine sampling stations may be found on Page 4. The
land-use in the watershed is rural residential and undeveloped forestland. All residences in the
watershed use on-site septic systems (OSS). The area is highly productive for the commercial
harvest of shellfish. There are no recreational harvest areas within the inlet.
There are three main freshwater creeks that enter Skookum Inlet. The largest of these is
Skookum Creek near the head of the Inlet with a mean annual flow of 24,690 gpm. Ellison
Creek enters the inlet on the north side near the head of the inlet. Lynch Creek enters the inlet
on the north-side about half-way along the inlet.
C. History of growing area classification
1. Date of last Sanitary Survey
The last Sanitary Survey was written in October 2014. There have been no addendums
to the Sanitary Survey written since then.
2. Previous classifications
There have been no changes to the classification in Skookum Inlet since the last
Sanitary Survey.
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III. Pollution Source Survey
A. Summary of Sources and Location
1. There are no actual or potential sources of pollution in Skookum Inlet Growing Area.
B. Identification and evaluation of pollution sources
A summary of the pollution source information is included below. Detailed information is
included in the 2025 Shoreline Survey Report (pages 3-10).
1. Domestic wastes
The residences along the shoreline of growing area are exclusively served by OSS. The
shoreline survey evaluated 103 individual shoreline parcels, with four of these OSS
identified as being High Risk. Two of these parcels were designated as High Risk due to
the systems using gravity dispersal close to Little Skookum Creek while the other two
High Risk parcels had setbacks less than 50 feet from saltwater. None of these four
parcels or any of the other parcels were deemed Direct or Indirect Impacts to the
growing area.
There was a pit privy identified during the survey that was near the beach and can be
flooded by king tides. This site was referred to Mason County Environmental Health
(MCEH) and was decommissioned.
There is a large onsite sewage system (LOSS), the Fawn Lake Community Septic
System located at the upstream end of Lynch Creek. The Department evaluates this
LOSS on a quarterly basis with its last inspection in March 2025. The LOSS is permitted
for a flow of 6,720 gpd and is in compliance with no current or active failures and no
past-due conditions. The drainfield is around 400 feet from Fawn Lake, which is the
headwaters of Lynch Creek.
See pages 7-8 of the 2025 Shoreline Survey of Skookum Inlet for more information on
domestic wastes.
2. Stormwater and Freshwater Discharges
As part of the 2025 shoreline survey, 80 drainages were identified in the growing area
with 30 of these sampled. Six of these are perennial creeks. The four largest creeks are
Lynch Creek, Ellison Creek, Skookum Creek, and Deer Creek. None of these creeks or
drainages had water quality of concern.
Site 296 had a geometric mean of 229 FC/100mL due to several 920 FC/100mL
samples. This drainage had low flows and had a maximum loading rate of 1.5 +E09
FC/day. This site is a culvert that feeds to Skookum Creek above the head of Skookum
Inlet. Site 366 had elevated fecal coliform (FC) loading rates— however this was likely
due to the high discharge rate of the drainage and recent rainfall. This site is at the
mouth of Deer Creek. There were no sources identified upstream of these drainages.
None of the stormwater or freshwater drainages are Direct or Indirect impacts. See Map
2, below for the locations of the shoreline sampling sites.
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For more information regarding creeks and drainages, see pages 3-7 of the 2025
Shoreline Survey of Skookum Inlet.
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3. Agricultural waste
There were five agricultural sites and three potential agricultural sites identified in the
shoreline survey. None of these sites are Direct or Indirect impacts to the growing area.
See page 8 of the 2025 Shoreline Survey of Skookum Inlet for more information.
4. Wildlife areas
There were no dense populations of wildlife observed during the shoreline survey.
5. Industrial wastes
There are no industrial wastes or inputs in Skookum Inlet.
6. Marinas
There are no marinas in the growing area.
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IV. Hydrographic and Meteorological Characteristics
A. Tides
1. Type
The Skookum Inlet Growing Area is subject to mixed tides, predominantly semi-diurnal,
characterized by a large inequality in the high water heights, low water heights, or both.
There are usually two high and two low tides each day but occasionally the tidal pattern
will result in only one high or one low tide in a single day.
2. Amplitude
Mean tide range is listed at 10.4 feet. The mean higher water is 14.4 feet and the lower
low tide is 0 feet. The tidal exchange ranges from an extreme 17 feet above the MHHW
to 4 feet below MHHW.
5. Currents
According to the NANOOS Visualization System
(https://nvs.nanoos.org/WaysWaterMoves), incoming (flood) surface water moves into
Skookum Inlet and travels up the inlet, as shown by the arrows in Figure 1, below.
During an outgoing (ebb) tide, surface water move towards the mouth of Skookum Inlet
as shown by the arrows in Figure 2, page 8. Currents tend to circulate in the head of
Skookum Inlet. Varying tidal flux intensities may produce slightly different current
patterns. Figures 1 and 2 below show surface currents from an average tidal exchange.
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B. Rainfall
1. Amount
The annual average rainfall between 1931 and 1999was approximately 65.17 inches as
measured at the Shelton Airport.
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Figure 3 indicates the heaviest precipitation occurs November through January.
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Figure 4. Probability of a 1-inch Rainfall Event in 24-hours at Shelton, WA (based on
1931-1999 data).
C. Winds— Seasonality and effects on pollution dispersion
Wind is not a significant factor in the dispersion of pollutants in Skookum Inlet due to the natural
baffling produced by the narrow configuration of the inlet.
D. River discharges
The river discharges are discussed in Section III.B.2. In addition to the major drainages of
Skookum, Lynch, Ellison and Deer Creeks, staff evaluated a total of 80 different discharge
drainage points during the shoreline survey in 2025. As discussed on page 3 of the 2025
Shoreline Survey, the largest creek is Skookum Creek, which has 9 miles of mainstem and has
a mean annual flow of 24,690 gpm with an average 7-day low flow of 808 gpm.
E. Summary discussion concerning effects of pollution distribution and hydrographic
factors (dilution, dispersion, and time of travel) on water quality throughout the growing
area
The primary mechanisms for the transport of pollutants into Skookum Inlet are freshwater
streams and surface runoff during wet weather. The high tidal currents that are characteristic of
the inlet facilitate rapid dispersion of pollutants that enter the inlet.
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V. Water Quality Studies
A. Map of sampling stations
See Map 2, page 4.
B. Sampling plan and justification
The Skookum Inlet Growing Area is sampled under the Systematic Random Sampling
(SRS) method, consisting of a minimum of six samples collected per year using fecal
coliform as the indicator organism. The sample schedule was spread throughout the
year to allow seasonal variations to be examined. The schedule for each sampling event
was developed several weeks in advance of the actual sampling run to eliminate the
targeting of meteorological conditions. A variety of tidal conditions were sampled.
Marine water samples were collected in accordance with Chapter IV of the National Shellfish
Sanitation Program Model Ordinance. The Department uses the following procedures when
collecting water samples from shellfish growing areas:
Samples are collected from approximately six inches below the surface using 120m1,
sterile plastic bottles. Samples are immediately placed in an iced, insulated cooler.
During the sampling, staff records the time, tidal phase, surface water temperature, and
salinity at each sampling station. The samples are transported to the Washington State
Public Health Laboratory in Seattle and processing begins within 30 hours after
collection. Water samples are processed using the American Public Health Association
A-1 Modified (5 tube, 3 dilution) method.
C. Sample Data Analysis and Presentation —Tables containing the basic NSSP statistics
1. Summary of water quality data
Table 1, page 11.
2. Daily sampling results and number of samples collected for survey
Table 3, page 14-23.
3. Overall compliance with NSSP criteria
As shown by the last 30 samples for each station in Table 3, all stations in Skookum
Inlet meet the Approved water quality standards. Station 646 nearest the head of the bay
meets the NSSP numeric criteria for an Approved classification, however the station is
approximately 3,400 feet away from the head of the bay and does not necessarily reflect
the water quality in the area. That area is too difficult to sample due to its shallow nature.
4. Classification of stations
All stations in Skookum Inlet are classified as Approved.
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TABLE 1. Marine water quality data summary (last 30 samples)
Station Classification Date Range Range GeoMean E90th(FC/100 Meets
Number (FC/100 (FC/100 mL) Standard
mL) mL)
152 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 13.0 2.3 5.3 Y
153 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 11.0 2.0 3.6 Y
154 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 13.0 2.8 6.7 Y
155 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 33.0 2.9 8.3 Y
156 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 33.0 2.4 6.0 Y
157 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 33.0 2.8 7.8 Y
158 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 110.0 3.4 13.4 Y
645 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 - 33.0 3.1 9.0 Y
646 Approved 11/2/2020- 10/15/2025 1.7 -27.0 3.4 9.9 Y
The standard for approved shellfish growing waters is fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14
organisms/ 100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table
shows bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
VI. Interpretation of Data in Determining Area Classification
A. Effects of meteorologic and hydrographic conditions on bacterial loading
Bacterial loadings are generally low under all expected meteorological and hydrographic
conditions. Station 646 represents water quality nearest to the head of the bay; however, the
station is approximately 3,400 feet away from the discharge from Skookum Creek and other
potential sources. This area may not be accurately represented by Staton 646. During rain
events with greater than three inches of rain in 24 hours, the growing area may be closed on an
emergency basis for five days. Marine water sample results from emergency closure sampling
in January 2015 (day of>3" rain) and December 2025 (1 day after >3" rain) showed that
extreme storm events can have an adverse impact on water quality in the growing area. See
Table 2, below for emergency closure sampling results.
TABLE 2. Emergency Closure sampling results in Skookum Inlet
Station Classification Results from 1/5/2015 Results from 12/10/2025
Number sampling (FC/100mL) sampling (FC/100mL)
152 Approved 49.0 33.0
154 Approved 31.0 49.0
156 Approved 70.0 49.0
157 Approved 130.0 220.0
158 Approved 130.0 33.0
646 Approved n/a 79.0
Due to the location of Station 646 and the unknown water quality impacts near the head of the
bay, that area of the inlet should be unclassified as shown in Map 4, page 13.
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B. Variability in the data and causes
Water sample results indicate that there is little variability in water quality. Elevated bacteria
levels in water samples are infrequent and random.
VII. Conclusions
A. Map or chart showing classifications
Map 2, page 4.
B. Legal descriptions
Map 4, page 13.
D. Recommendations for Sanitary Survey improvement
1. Monitoring schedule, stations, etc.
Marine water sampling for the growing area should continue to follow the Systematic
Random Sampling (SRS) strategy for Approved shellfish growing waters. Sampling
frequency should continue six times per year.
Station 646 represents marine water quality at the head of the inlet; however, the
shallow conditions do not allow sampling closer than its current location. Based on the
location of Station 646 and elevated bacteria levels in drainages at the head of the inlet,
this report removes the classification of this portion of the growing area, as reflected in
Map 4 on page 13.
2. Comments
The Department should
• Unclassify the Approved portion of Skookum Inlet southwest of Station 646 (head
of Skookum Inlet) due to the difficulty sampling the head of Skookum Inlet and
lack of commercial interest. See Map 4, following page.
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TABLE 3. Marine water quality data by individual station
Station: 152 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 13.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 5.3
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.3 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:03 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:11 Flood 9 17 6.8
04/01/2021 Regulatory 08:51 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:09 Flood 16 28 2.0
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:37 Flood 20 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:21 Flood 14 30 1.7
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:18 Ebb 11 27 2.0
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:45 Ebb 7 26 4.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 11:54 Flood 12 25 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 10:47 Flood 17 28 1.7
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:33 Ebb 17 29 13.0
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:24 Ebb 16 29 13.0
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:20 Flood 13 29 1.7
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:24 Flood 7 28 1.7
04/24/2023 Regulatory 09:43 Ebb 10 26 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 13:50 Flood 20 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:11 Ebb 19 29 1.7
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:05 Ebb 16 30 1.7
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:42 Flood 10 27 1.8
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:40 Ebb 9 26 1.7
05/14/2024 Regulatory 09:58 Flood 15 27 1.7
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:37 Flood 19 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:11 Flood 17 29 1.7
10/21/2024 Regulatory 09:56 Flood 14 29 1.7
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:23 Ebb 13 30 13.0
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:14 Ebb 9 27 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:17 Flood 15 26 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:03 Flood 17 28 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:41 Ebb 19 27 2.0
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:03 Flood 15 27 1.7
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Station: 153 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 11.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 3.6
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.0 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:07 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:16 Flood 9 13 11.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 08:56 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:13 Flood 16 28 1.7
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:42 Flood 20 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:27 Flood 14 29 1.7
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:26 Ebb 11 26 1.7
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:49 Ebb 7 25 4.5
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:02 Flood 12 25 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 10:54 Flood 17 28 1.7
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:38 Ebb 17 29 4.5
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:32 Ebb 17 29 1.7
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:26 Flood 13 29 2.0
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:34 Flood 7 28 1.7
04/24/2023 Regulatory 09:58 Ebb 10 26 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 13:57 Flood 19 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:19 Ebb 19 29 1.7
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:12 Ebb 16 30 2.0
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:48 Flood 10 27 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:46 Ebb 9 25 1.7
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:04 Flood 15 27 1.7
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:44 Flood 20 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:15 Flood 17 29 2.0
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:05 Flood 14 29 2.0
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:28 Ebb 13 30 1.7
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:24 Ebb 9 27 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:25 Flood 15 26 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:09 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:48 Ebb 19 27 4.5
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:10 Flood 15 27 2.0
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Station: 154 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 13.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 6.7
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.8 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:09 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:18 Flood 9 15 13.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 08:58 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:15 Ebb 16 28 4.5
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:45 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:30 Flood 14 29 4.5
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:28 Ebb 11 26 1.7
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:51 Ebb 7 26 2.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:04 Flood 13 25 2.0
07/06/2022 Regulatory 10:57 Flood 17 27 2.0
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:41 Ebb 17 29 11.0
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:36 Ebb 17 29 4.0
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:29 Flood 13 29 1.8
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:37 Flood 8 28 1.7
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:01 Ebb 10 27 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:00 Flood 18 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:22 Ebb 19 29 4.5
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:14 Ebb 16 30 1.7
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:50 Flood 10 26 2.0
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:48 Ebb 9 25 1.7
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:06 Flood 15 26 1.7
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:47 Flood 20 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:17 Flood 18 29 7.8
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:08 Flood 14 29 13.0
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:30 Ebb 13 30 7.8
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:27 Ebb 9 27 2.0
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:28 Flood 15 26 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:11 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:50 Ebb 19 27 4.0
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:12 Flood 15 27 2.0
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Station: 155 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 33.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 8.3
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.9 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:05 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:14 Flood 9 15 17.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 08:54 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:11 Flood 16 28 2.0
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:40 Flood 20 31 2.0
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:24 Flood 14 29 2.0
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:19 Ebb 11 24 1.7
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:47 Ebb 7 22 6.8
05/09/2022 Regulatory 11:58 Flood 13 24 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 10:51 Flood 17 26 13.0
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:35 Ebb 17 29 2.0
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:27 Ebb 16 29 2.0
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:23 Flood 13 29 4.0
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:29 Flood 7 28 1.7
04/24/2023 Regulatory 09:54 Ebb 10 27 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 13:54 Flood 18 28 2.0
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:15 Ebb 19 29 2.0
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:09 Ebb 16 30 4.5
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:45 Flood 10 26 2.0
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:44 Ebb 9 21 13.0
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:02 Flood 15 27 2.0
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:40 Flood 19 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:14 Flood 17 28 33.0
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:00 Flood 14 29 4.5
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:25 Ebb 13 30 1.7
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:19 Ebb 9 27 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:21 Flood 15 26 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:06 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:46 Ebb 19 27 4.5
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:07 Flood 15 28 1.7
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Station: 156 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 33.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 6.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.4 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:12 Ebb 12 28 2.0
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:21 Flood 9 8 17.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 09:01 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:18 Ebb 16 28 2.0
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:48 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:33 Flood 14 29 1.7
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:32 Ebb 11 23 1.7
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:54 Ebb 6 14 33.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:07 Flood 12 23 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 11:02 Flood 17 27 2.0
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:44 Ebb 17 29 4.0
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:40 Ebb 17 29 1.7
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:31 Flood 13 29 1.7
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:41 Flood 7 28 4.0
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:03 Ebb 10 25 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:04 Flood 18 28 2.0
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:26 Ebb 20 29 1.7
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:17 Ebb 16 30 1.7
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:53 Flood 10 27 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:50 Ebb 9 25 2.0
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:09 Flood 15 26 2.0
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:49 Flood 20 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:20 Flood 18 29 4.5
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:10 Flood 14 29 1.7
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:33 Ebb 13 30 4.0
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:30 Ebb 9 27 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:31 Flood 15 25 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:13 Flood 17 27 4.5
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:53 Ebb 19 27 1.7
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:14 Flood 15 27 2.0
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Station: 157 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 33.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 7.8
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 2.8 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:16 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:24 Flood 9 7 33.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 09:04 Flood 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:20 Ebb 16 27 7.8
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:52 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:37 Flood 14 29 1.7
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:34 Ebb 11 21 7.8
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:56 Ebb 6 20 23.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:11 Flood 12 20 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 11:06 Flood 17 27 2.0
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:49 Ebb 17 29 1.7
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:42 Ebb 17 29 2.0
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:35 Flood 13 29 4.5
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:46 Flood 7 28 2.0
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:05 Ebb 10 24 2.0
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:08 Flood 18 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:31 Ebb 20 29 4.5
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:19 Ebb 16 30 2.0
01/03/2024 Regulatory 10:55 Flood 10 26 2.0
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:52 Ebb 9 22 2.0
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:12 Flood 15 26 1.7
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:52 Flood 19 28 1.8
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:22 Flood 18 29 4.5
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:13 Flood 14 29 4.5
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:34 Ebb 13 30 2.0
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:34 Ebb 8 23 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:35 Flood 15 25 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:16 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:56 Ebb 19 27 6.8
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:17 Flood 15 27 1.7
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Station: 158 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 110.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 13.4
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 3.4 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:30 Ebb 12 28 2.0
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:49 Flood 9 14 11.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 09:20 Ebb 10 26 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:35 Ebb 17 28 1.7
08/18/2021 Regulatory 15:11 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:54 Flood 14 29 4.5
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:54 Ebb 11 27 2.0
01/05/2022 Regulatory 11:13 Ebb 6 22 110.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:35 Flood 12 25 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 11:36 Flood 17 27 6.8
09/28/2022 Regulatory 10:11 Ebb 17 29 6.8
10/12/2022 Regulatory 11:03 Ebb 17 29 1.7
11/02/2022 Regulatory 12:00 Flood 13 28 2.0
02/27/2023 Regulatory 11:18 Ebb 7 28 2.0
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:20 Ebb 11 26 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:37 Flood 19 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:56 Ebb 20 29 7.8
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:39 Ebb 16 29 2.0
01/03/2024 Regulatory 11:14 Flood 10 24 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 10:07 Ebb 8 20 4.5
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:27 Flood 16 26 2.0
07/17/2024 Regulatory 16:08 Flood 20 28 2.0
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:38 Flood 18 28 79.0
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:34 Flood 14 29 4.5
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:47 Ebb 13 30 6.8
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:48 Ebb 8 26 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:58 Flood 16 26 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:33 Flood 17 27 4.5
08/11/2025 Regulatory 09:17 Ebb 20 27 1.7
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:39 Flood 15 27 1.8
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Station: 645 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 33.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 9.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 3.1 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:18 Ebb 12 28 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:29 Flood 9 5 33.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 09:08 Ebb 10 24 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:23 Ebb 17 27 7.8
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:56 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:41 Flood 14 29 2.0
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:40 Ebb 10 18 1.7
01/05/2022 Regulatory 10:59 Ebb 6 15 11.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:17 Flood 13 21 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 11:12 Flood 18 27 7.8
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:54 Ebb 17 29 4.5
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:47 Ebb 17 28 4.5
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:41 Flood 13 28 3.7
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:53 Flood 6 27 1.7
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:08 Ebb 10 22 2.0
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:14 Flood 19 28 2.0
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:36 Ebb 20 29 11.0
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:23 Ebb 16 29 4.0
01/03/2024 Regulatory 11:00 Flood 10 23 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:55 Ebb 9 21 1.7
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:16 Flood 15 25 2.0
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:56 Flood 20 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:26 Flood 18 28 4.5
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:18 Flood 14 29 2.0
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:37 Ebb 13 28 4.0
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:36 Ebb 8 23 1.7
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:40 Flood 16 25 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:21 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 08:59 Ebb 20 27 17.0
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:22 Flood 15 27 1.7
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Station: 646 Classification: Approved Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30 Date Range: 11/02/2020 - 10/15/2025
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 -27.0 E90th (FC/100 mL): 9.9
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 3.4 Meets Standard: Y
Sample Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Date Coliform
11/02/2020 Regulatory 10:21 Ebb 12 27 1.7
02/22/2021 Regulatory 10:31 Flood 9 6 23.0
04/01/2021 Regulatory 09:09 Ebb 10 23 1.7
06/16/2021 Regulatory 10:25 Ebb 17 1 6.8
08/18/2021 Regulatory 14:59 Flood 19 31 1.7
10/13/2021 Regulatory 11:44 Flood 14 29 1.7
12/07/2021 Regulatory 11:42 Ebb 10 18 7.8
01/05/2022 Regulatory 11:02 Ebb 6 15 27.0
05/09/2022 Regulatory 12:19 Flood 13 21 1.7
07/06/2022 Regulatory 11:15 Flood 18 27 7.8
09/28/2022 Regulatory 09:57 Ebb 17 28 7.8
10/12/2022 Regulatory 10:51 Ebb 17 27 4.5
11/02/2022 Regulatory 11:44 Flood 13 28 2.0
02/27/2023 Regulatory 10:58 Ebb 5 26 2.0
04/24/2023 Regulatory 10:10 Ebb 11 23 1.7
06/12/2023 Regulatory 14:17 Flood 19 28 1.7
08/21/2023 Regulatory 10:39 Ebb 20 29 11.0
10/02/2023 Regulatory 10:26 Ebb 16 26 4.5
01/03/2024 Regulatory 11:02 Flood 10 20 2.0
03/12/2024 Regulatory 09:58 Ebb 8 21 4.5
05/14/2024 Regulatory 10:19 Flood 16 20 6.8
07/17/2024 Regulatory 15:58 Flood 20 28 1.7
09/11/2024 Regulatory 12:28 Flood 18 28 4.5
10/21/2024 Regulatory 10:21 Flood 14 29 4.5
11/04/2024 Regulatory 10:39 Ebb 13 28 1.7
02/04/2025 Regulatory 11:40 Ebb 8 22 2.0
05/05/2025 Regulatory 12:44 Flood 16 25 1.7
06/24/2025 Regulatory 17:24 Flood 17 27 1.7
08/11/2025 Regulatory 09:04 Ebb 20 26 4.5
10/15/2025 Regulatory 12:25 Flood 15 27 1.7
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Environmental Health 2026 Statistics
2026 1st
Quarter Funding source
Data
Water Recreation Permit fees
Pools 5
Seasonal Pools 11
Spas 3
Seasonal Spas 1
Total Inspections 1
Drinking Water Fees. Contract with DOH&ECY.
Group A Sanitary Survey 0
Special Purpose Investigation 0
Group B Approval 2
Well Construction Inspections 16
2 Party Well inspections 13
Well Decommission Inspections 1
Food Fees. FPHS
Annual Food Establishment 237
Mobile Food Establishments 30
Street Vending Establishments 2
Temporary Event Establishments 15
Temporary Event Inspections 5
Number of routine inspections 87
conducted
Number of Reinspections conducted 5
Pre-Operational inspections 8
Complaint Inspections Conducted 3
New Food Worker Cards 823
Replacement Food Worker Cards Issued 0
Vector All County contribution.
Rabies calls 7
Rabies specimen tested 1
Rabies specimen tested positive 0
Solid Waste Ecology grant. Fees. FPHS.
Complaints Received 22
Complaints Closed 14
Civil Infractions Issued 3
Current Enforcement Case Load 318
Facility Inspections 0
Facilities permitted 11
Environmental Health 2026 Statistics
2026 1st
Quarter Funding source
Data
Professional Certification Fees.
Pumpers Certified 30
Installers Certified 97
O&M Specialists Certified 48
Onsite Sewage Systems Fees. FPHS. DOH.
New System Applications submitted 90
New System Permits Issued 53
Tank Only Permits 18
Repair/Replace Permits 15
Finals Conducted 38
Preapplication Conferences 10
Environmental Health Reviews 5
Short Plats 0
Large Lot Subdivisions 2
Boundary Line Adjustments 5
Complaints Closed 23
Complaints Received 41
Current Enforcement Case Load 89
Numberof Civil infractions 19
Homeowner workshops 0
Blitz Mailings 0
Deficient OSS 1243
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Environmental Health Briefing
TO: Mason County Board of Health
FROM: Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager
DATE: May 26, 2026
ITEM: Draft Revisions to Mason County Code Title 6 Chapter 6.04
SUMMARY: Mason County Code(MCC) 6.04 Definitions and General Provisions was established
in 1970 and last updated in 1979. At that time, Mason County was part of the Thurston-Mason
Health District, which combined or shared public health authority with Thurston County over both
jurisdictions. Since that time, much has changed in Mason County. The focus of this code update
is to remove language that conflicts with the Fourth Amendment, correct out-of-date code
references, and reflect our current status as a local health department rather than a health district.
REQUESTED ACTION: Review changes to the regulation and discuss. If appropriate, vote to
approve changes and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the
proposed changes to MCC 6.04 Definitions and General Provisions.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Regulation
Title 6-SANITARY CODE
Chapter 6.04 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 6.04 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.04.010 Title.
The rules and regulations contained in this title shall be known as the Sanitary Code of the Mason County
District Board of Health.
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I § 1,of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.020 Definitions.
(a) "Board of health" means the Mason County Board of Health pursuant to the provisions of RCW Section
70.4605.020-030(Districts of two or morc Counties Hcalth Board).
(b) "Health department," "department of health"or"department" means thethe Mason County Public H4ealth
and Human Services department and includes all the territory embraced within Mason County and all cities
and towns therein,as defined in RCW Section 70.4605.O0-030(Definitions).
(c) "Health officer" means the district local health officer of the Mason County Public IiHealth and Human
Services department as defined in RCW Section 70.4605.90-010(District calth Offi cr etc.` or his duly
authorized representative.
(d) "Person" means any individual,firm,corporation, partnership or association and the agents, employees,
servants and legal successors thereof or agency of the federal government which is subject to the jurisdiction
of the state.
(e) "Sanitary code"or"code" means and comprises the rules and regulations now formulated, promulgated,
adopted and subsequently amended by the Mason County District of Health pursuant to the
provisions of RCW Section 70.4605.060_(District Health Board Duties and Powers).
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I § 2 of Res.dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.030 Sanitary code—Jurisdiction and filing.
(a) Jurisdiction.The provisions of the code shall be in force within the jurisdiction of the Mason County District
Board of Health as defined in RCW Section 70.4&05.02 -030(Districts of two or more counties Health
Board).
(b) Filing.At least one copy with accompanying chapters of RCW and WAC as indicated in separate articles shall
be on file in the office of each municipal clerk or auditor within the jurisdiction of the Mason County health
department.
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I § 3 of Res.dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.040 Enforcement.
It shall be the duty of the Mason County District health oOfficer to enforce the provisions of this code,and,
in the performance of this duty is hereby authorized to request entLyef,at any reasonable hour,to any premises as
may be necessary in the enforcement of this code. If the request for entry is not granted by the owner or
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occupant currently in possession of the property,-the health officer may seek a warrant for entry as provided by
state law.
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I §4 of Res.dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.050 Penalties.
Any person who violates or refuses or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this code is guilty and
subject to punishment pursuant to the provisions of RCW Section 70.0€05.070-120 Violations—Penalties)as
follows: "Any person violating any of the provisions of this act or violating or refusing or neglecting to obey any of
the rules and regulations of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,and upon conviction thereof shall be
subject to a fine of not less than twenty five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or to imprisonment in the
county jail not to exceed ninety days or to both fine and imprisonment.!!
(Art. I §5 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.060 Hearings for proposed articles.
Pursuant to the provisions of RCW Sections 70.20.020(Notices of Regulations),70.46.060(District Health
Board Powers and Duties), The health officer shall advertise a hearing for the adoption of proposed articles in
this code in a newspaper of general circulation in ch of the two counties comprising the health department at
least ten days prior to the date of a hearing for the adoption of articles.The advertisement of hearing shall include
a summary of the articles proposed to be adopted.The health officer shall provide a sufficient number ofelectronic
copies of the proposed articles to meet the reasonable demands of persons interested therein,and the same shall
be available for distribution at least ten-fourteen days prior to a public hearing held for the adoption of articles.All
hearings held under this code for the adoption of articles shall be open to the public and a record of the
proceedings shall be kept by the health officerclerk of the board of Mason County Commissioners.
(Art. I §6 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.070 Interference with notices.
No person shall remove, mutilate or conceal any notice or placard of the health department posted in or on
any premises or public place except by permission of the health officer.
(Art. I §7 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.080 Regulations supplemental—Supersede prior rules.
The regulations of this code shall be supplemental to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health,
Public Health Law, Penal Law and other Washington State Laws relating to public health and shall,as to matters to
which it refers,and within the jurisdiction heretofore prescribed,supersede all prior rules, regulations and
standards of the board of health and all local ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted inconsistent herewith.
(Art. I §8 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.090 Inspections.
(a) All premises covered by this code shall be subject to the inspection of the health officer and if any violation
of the sanitary code exists on the premises,any permit granted by the health officer may be suspended
forthwith.
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(b) No person shall rcfusc to 3110w the health officer to fully inspect any and 311 premises entered in the
performance of his duty and no person shall molest harass or resist the health officer in the discharge of his
duty.
(Art. I §9 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.100 Permits.
(a) All applications for a permit,certificate, inspection or written approval by the health officer as herein
required shall be made upon forms prescribed and furnished by the health department and shall be signed
by the applicant who shall be the person or authorized agent thereof responsible for conformance to the
conditions of the permit,certificate, inspection or written approval by the health officer for which applied.
Such application shall contain such data and information and be accompanied by such plans and
specifications as may be required by the health officer.
(b) A permit or certificate issued to a particular person or for a designated place, purpose or vehicle shall not be
valid for use by any other person or for any other place, purpose or vehicle than that designated therein.
Such permit,certificate, inspection or written approval by the health officer may contain general and specific
conditions and every person who shall have obtained a permit,certificate, inspection or written approval by
the health officer as herein required shall conform to the conditions prescribed in the permit,certificate,
inspection or written approval by the health officer and to the provisions of this code. Every such permit or
certificate shall expire as stated on the permit or certificate and may be renewed,suspended for cause or
revoked by the health officer after due notice and hearing in accordance with Sections 6.04.120 and
6.04.130.
(c) Notice in Writing by Health Officer of Violation. Whenever, upon inspection of any public establishment,
sanitary facility or utility,the health officer finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of
any provision of the sanitary code,the health officer shall give notice in writing in accordance with Section
6.04.130(a)to the person to whom the permit or certificate was issued that unless such conditions or
practices are corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice by the health officer,the
permit or certificate shall be suspended. At the end ..f such period,the health officer hall make other
inspection and, if such conditions or practices arc corrected within a reasonable period of time specified in
the notice by the health officer,the permit or certificate shall be .At the end of such period,the
health officer shall make another inspection and,if such conditions or practices have not been corrected, he
shall suspend the permit or certificate and give notice in writing of such suspension to the person to whom
the permit or certificate is issued. Upon receipt of notice of such suspension, such person shall cease
operation except as provided in Section 6.04.130(b).
(Art. I § 10 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.110 Fees.
All fees collected under the provisions of this code contained herein shall be payable to the Mason County
health department and credited to the public health pooling fund to aid in carrying out the provisions of the
sanitary code_pursuant to provisions of RCW Sections 70.46.050 and 70.46.060(Local Health Board Duties and
Powers) (Local Health Officer Power and Duties).
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I § 11 of Res.dated July, 1970 and amended November, 1970).
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&Q-44-2O- Right of appeal and hearing by petitioner
rcgucst and shall bc grantcd a hearing on thc mattcr bcforc thc Mason County district board of hcalth pursuant to
section 6.04.130.
(Ord.963 (party 1979;Art. 1 § 12 of Res dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970)
6.04. 120 Notices, hearing and orders.
(a) Notice_of 'inn.Whenever the health officer determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe
that there has been a violation of any provision of the sanitary code,the health officer shall give notice of
such alleged violation to the person to whom the permit or certificate was issued,as hereinafter provided.
Such notice shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Include a statement of the reason for its issuance;
(3) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires;
(4) Be served upon the owner or his agent as the case may require; provided,that such notice or order
shall be deemed to have been properly served upon such owner or agent when a copy thereof has
been sent by registered mail to his last known address,or when he has been served with such notice by
any method authorized or required by the laws of this state;
(5) Contain an outline of remedial action which,if taken,will effect compliance with the provisions of the
sanitary code.
(b) Hearing.Any person affected by any notice which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of
any provision of the sanitary code, may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the
health officer; provided,that such person shall file in the office of the health officer a written petition
requesting such hearing and setting forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor within ten days after the
day the notice was served.The filing of the request for a hearing shall operate as a stay of the notice and of
the suspension except in the case of an order issued under subsection (e)of this section. Upon receipt of
such petition,the health officer shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner
written notice thereof.At such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show
why such notice should be modified or withdrawn.The hearing shall be commenced not later than ten days
after the day on which the petition was filed; provided,that upon application of the petitioner the health
officer may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond such ten-day period when in his
judgment the petitioner has submitted good and sufficient reasons for such postponement.
(c) Order in Writing.After such hearing the health officer shall make findings as to compliance with the
provisions of this chapter and shall issue an order in writing sustaining, modifying or withdrawing the notice
which shall be served as provided in subsection (a)(4)of this section. Upon failure to comply with any order
sustaining or modifying a notice,the permit or certificate affected by the order shall be revoked.
(d) Recording of Proceedings.The proceedings at such a hearing, including the findings and decision of the
health officer,and together with a copy of every notice and order related thereto shall be entered as a
matter of public record in the office of the health officer, but the transcript of the proceedings need not be
transcribed unless judicial review of the decision is sought as provided by this section.Any person aggrieved
by the decision of the health officer may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction,as
provided by the laws of this state.
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(e) Emergency Requiring Immediate Action.Whenever the health officer finds that an emergency exists which
requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may without notice or hearing issue an order
reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he may deem
necessary to meet the emergency including the suspension of the permit or certificate. Notwithstanding any
other provisions of this chapter,such order shall be effective immediately.Any person to whom such an
order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the health officer shall be
afforded a hearing as soon as possible.The provisions of subsections (c)and (d) of this section shall be
applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter.
(Art. I § 13 of Res. dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
6.04.130 Right of appeal and hearing by petitioner.
Any person whose permit or certificate has been denied,suspended or revoked by the health officer may
request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the board of health pursuant to Section 6.04.130.
Appeal must be received in writing by the department within 10 of the decision rendered. The hearing before the
board of health will be scheduled for their next regular meeting.
(Ord.963(part), 1979;Art. I § 12 of Res.dated July, 1970 and amended November 5, 1970).
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Community Health
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MARCH - APRIL 2026
IWOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
Nutrition education
"goodie bags"were
Monthly Caseload MARCH 15 distributed to 74 WIC
• March: 923 ;rgi10HAL. o families during
• April: 955 (highest month yet!) NUTRIT i°r appointments. Items
MONTH• included healthy eating
After School Snack Program materials, recipes,
• March: 1,223 ' children's books,water
`TFIE POWER
• April: 835 c bottles, and small
incentives for children
Community Partnerships & Grants
• DOC Prison Produce Share: The program is scheduled to resume in May or June in
collaboration with the Department of Corrections (DOC), Conservation District, and
Hope Plaza. Planning efforts are ongoing.
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP): Funding has been secured to provide $30
in fresh fruits and vegetables to 61 WIC families during Bike Rodeo & Safety Day in
June. Supplies have been ordered and are being received.
Six families participated in the breastfeeding support group sessions.
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We're excited to share that Southside School has welcomed us into their classrooms for a
Charlie Cart pilot project! Over 6 weeks, we'll be working with students to explore healthy
eating habits through hands-on learning, cooking, and nutrition education. Students will have
the opportunity to try new ingredients, Learn how to use different cooking tools, and build
confidence in the kitchen while discovering that healthy food can be both fun and delicious.
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We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Southside School and bring interactive
nutrition education directly to local students.
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For a June of Safety
This June, Public Health will be hitting the road and joining North Mason Fire &
•I • •' South Mason Fire for School Safety Days. Last year, with the use of our mobile
bike education program, we taught over 1,000 students the importance of
helmets, bike safety, and the rules of the road.I, __________
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11-3pm
mason County Bike Rodeo & Saftey Day Olympic middle School
In Partnership with...
CENTRAL MASON, DNR, EARLY LEARNING COALITION, GW RAILROADS, LIFE FLIGHT,
MC SHERIFF'S OFFICE, MC TRANSIT, MASON HEALTH, THE NAVY, OLYMPIC ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, PREVENTION COALITION, PUD 3,
CHILDCARE ACTION COUNCIL, SEATTLE CHILDREN'S, SHELTON POLICE DEPT., SOUTH MASON FIRE, WA STUDENT CYCLING LEAGUE, WA
FISH & WILDLIFE, WA STATE PATROL, WEST MASON FIRE, WIC
JOIN US AND LEARN ALL THINGS SAFETY!!!
* BIKE SAFETY *CPR *WATER SAFETY *ELECTRICAL SAFETY * SAFE GUN
STORAGE
* HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISER
uhIi * SAFE MEDICATION STORAGE
* RAILROAD SAFETY * WILDLAND FIRE SAFETY * AND SO MUCH MORE!
MEET FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS & SMOKEY THE BEAR!
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MA50rJC�VNT CREW & EXPLORE THE HELICOPTER
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PREVENTION COALITION. WE PURCHASED 10 KICKBALLS EACH FOR ALL 10 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MASON COUNTY.
THESE KICKBALLS SUPPORT THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING
ACTIVE PLAY, CONNECTION, TEAMWORK, AND HEALTHY HABITS.
IN ADDITION TO THE 10 BALLS, EACH SCHOOL WAS GIVEN 2 POSTERS AND A LETTER FOR STUDENTS ENCOURAGING THEM TO
CHOOSE HEALTHY HABITS EVERY DAY.
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Dear Students, YOUR F TUBE
We are so excited to share something fun with you,kickballs to enjoy at school!These
kickballs are not just for playing,they are also a reminder to take care of your bodies IGH
and minds every day
Each time you see or use a kickball,think about the healthy choices you can make.Try "
to eat foods that help your body grow strong,like fruits,vegetables,and whole grains. '
Get outside and be active;running,kicking,and playing are great ways to stay healthy
and have fun,Remember to take breaks from screens and spend more time moving
your body. (�
Don't forget how important it is to spend time with your friends.Playing together, CHOOSE
laughing,and being kind to one another helps everyone feel happy and connected. HEALTHY HABITS
Most importantly,say-yes-to the things that help you stay healthy,whether it's going
outside to play,trying a new healthy snack,or choosing to be active instead of sitting EVERY DAY still.
Have fun with the kickballs,and keep making healthy choices every day, Vey
Sincerely,
Prevention Education Partners Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
Shelton Centennial Lions Club,Mason County Public Health&Human Services/
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PRELIMINARY 2 020 NUMBERS
POINT IN TIME COUNT
TOTAL SURVEYED: 246 HOUSEHOLDS (406 INDIVIDUALS)
SHELTERED: 69 HOUSEHOLDS(127 IND)
UNSHELTERED: 177 HOUSEHOLDS (280 IND)
WHERE IS THEHOMELESS LOCATION OF OUTREACH
POPULATION OF MASON COUNTY SURVEYS COMPLETED (176 HH)
SLEEPING? BELFAIR: 13 HH
SHELTERS: 61 HH (98 IND) GRAPEVIEW: 3 HH
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: 8 HH (29 IND) HOODSPORT: 5 HH
OUTDOORS: 60 HH (75 IND) SHELTON: 152 HH
RVBOAT: 42 HH (81 IND) ! SKOKOMISH: 2 HH
VEHICLE: 67 HH (112 IND) UNION: 1 HH
ABANDONED BUILDING: 8 HH (12 IND) OF THE 176 HH OUTREACH
OF THE OUTREACH SURVEYS SURVEYS COMPLETED, 122
COMPLETED, CLIENTS' SELF- HH SELF-REPORTED BEING
REPORTED (176 HH) CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT
FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 62 HH HOUSING FOR A YEAR OR
PHYSICAL DISABILITY (PERMANENT): 71 HH MORE.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: 100 HH 2025 PIT COUNT
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: 55 HH
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER: 121 HH 349 INDIVIDUALS
CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION: 68 HH 242 HOUSEHOLDS
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CommunityHealth
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MARCH - APRIL 2026
HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM
ShelterWorks Single Adult Shelter
• Average Male Female
30
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Community Health
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MARCH - APRIL 2026
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Elizabeth Custis, RN helps coordinate care for families whose children
have developmental delays, medical concerns, or complex needs. She MONTHLY
helps families navigate the medical system to get specialty appointments, CASELOAD
provides transportation assistance, advocates at school for needs, assists 13-14
with Developmental Disability applications, Social Security Disability child FAMILIES
medical reports and applications, and addresses local resource needs (food,
financial, parenting).
Immunization Improvement
Elizabeth coordinated a community vaccine clinic on April 14th at Faith
VACCINES
GIVEN Lutheran Church/Hope Plaza, contracting with Bird's Eye Medical for
their vaccine and vaccine team:
87 • Pre-registered 40 people at 2 vaccine pre-registration events
• Care-A-Van Mobile Health provided screenings for blood pressure,
blood glucose,A1C, BMI,Vision, child development, depression
screening, and referrals
School Medical Autism Review Team (SMART)
Elizabeth provides RN support for the needs of families getting their child
evaluated for autism or receiving an autism diagnosis. It can be very
overwhelming for parents to find the resources and support needed for a
DIAGNOSED
child with autism. The SMART team is comprised of Mason Health SINCE 2020
Pediatricians, Dr. Rayos and Dr. Melquist; Mason Health pediatric
therapies (physical, occupational, and speech); school/preschool teachers 229
and therapists; ESD 113 psyche and OT, and local agencies supporting
children's development. This process may only take months for a
diagnosis, with the alternative being years on the waitlist at specialty
children's hospitals.
Community Health
I Report
MARCH - APRIL 2026
Childhood Lead Investigations
There is no safe level of lead in the blood.Any detectable blood lead levels, even below 3.5 pg/dL,
are associated with subclinical effects such as inattention, hyperactivity, and decreased cognitive
function. Bones act as a reservoir for lead over an individual's lifetime and have potential
consequences for later health.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND NOTIFIABLE CONDITIONS
Chlamydia — 33 cases
Tuberculosis Cases
One active case. Our office continues to "rule out" 2-3 possible TB cases per month.
Animal Bites — Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Approximately 5 dog bite calls. Our office works closely with Environmental Health if
the animal needs to be tested for possible rabies. When a dog's vaccination history is
unclear or unavailable, we work with the healthcare provider to decide whether to
recommend Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). Bat calls are at their peak during the
summer months. We receive 8-10 calls a month during the Spring. We put out
educational material on social media about "What to do if I find a bat."
Communicable Disease Cases
Pertussis or Whooping Cough cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated patients
continue to be diagnosed.
HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
In the months of March and April, there were a total of 35 social media posts, with an
average engagement rate of 6.68%
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Public Benefits 24 350
Physical Health Referral 300
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Housing 150
14 Faith-Based Org ■ 100
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