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Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Fecal Coliform Bacteria
Fecal Coliform Bacteria

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Fecal Coliform Bacteria Defined

Bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of mammals. Their presence in water or sludge is an indicator of pollution and possible contamination by pathogens.

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Vaughn Bay opens to shellfish harvesting

Published August 25, 2008, 10:05 am, Tacoma Daily Index

The State Department of Health recently opened 104 acres on the west and north sides of Vaughn Bay to commercial shellfish harvesting. The bay has been closed to harvesting since the mid-1970s due to health concerns from water pollution.

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Report skewers water quality at area beaches

Published August 24, 2008, 9:24 pm, Sun Newspapers

Results from the National Resources Defense Council's latest report indicate cautionary news about the water quality at area beaches.

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KEY PENINSULA: Parts of Vaughn Bay shoreline open again for shellfish harvesting

Published August 24, 2008, 1:43 am, Tacoma News Tribune

More than 100 acres of shoreline on the west and north sides of Vaughn Bay have been reopened to commercial shellfish harvesting.

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McNeil overcomes sewage troubles

Published August 23, 2008, 1:28 am, Tacoma News Tribune

Wastewater disposal at McNeil Island Corrections Center was back to normal this week after the prison pumped partially treated sewage into Puget Sound over the course of several days.

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City Council meets Monday

Published August 22, 2008, 9:10 pm, Hernando Today

BROOKSVILLE - The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to make up for last week's meeting postponed due to the threat of Tropical Storm Fay.

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Bacteria found in Medway water

Published August 22, 2008, 8:25 pm, The Milford Daily News

Testing this week found small amounts of E. coli bacteria in the water tank on Highland Street. Officials yesterday closed the tank temporarily, but said people can still drink the town's water without boiling it.

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Heavy rains prompt state to call for voluntary closure of shellfish beds

Published August 21, 2008, 9:33 pm, KAJ Kalispell

Associated Press - August 22, 2008 12:25 AM ET SAMISH BAY, Wash. (AP) - The state Department of Health has asked for a voluntary closure of the Samish Bay shellfish beds until results come back...

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Heavy rains prompt state to call for voluntary closure of shellfish beds

Published August 21, 2008, 9:30 pm, KOMO Seattle

The state Department of Health has asked for a voluntary closure of the Samish Bay shellfish beds until results come back from water samples taken yesterday.

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