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Media Release th 345 6 Street, Suite 300 Bremerton, WA 98337 kitsappublichealth.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2013 CONTACT: Kimberly Jones 360-337-5222 [email protected] Health District to Kick Off Dyes Inlet Pathogen Reduction Project BREMERTON, WAThe Kitsap Public Health District will hold a project kickoff meeting and septic system workshop for its Dyes Inlet Pathogen Reduction Project on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Westgate Community Center, located at 1550 Rocky Point Road, in Bremerton. In 2012, the Health District was awarded a Centennial Clean Water Fund grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology to conduct a targeted fecal bacteria clean-up of southern Dyes Inlet, including Kitsap Lake. This project is helping to implement the Washington State Department of Ecology’s water quality cleanup plan (Total Maximum Daily Load) for Dyes Inlet. The Kitsap County Surface and Storm Water Management Program is a partner in this project and is providing matching funds for it. The purpose of this project is to reduce levels of fecal coliform bacteria contamination in the inlet. Fecal pollution comes from human or animal waste and contains pathogens that are a threat to public health. Health District staff will be investigating all freshwater drainages to the southern shore of Dyes Inlet. The kickoff event will include a workshop on the basic mechanics of septic systems, and maintenance tips to help maximize system life. A wide variety of free printed material will be available, including the District’s “Homeowner Septic System Manual”, and information on nontoxic alternatives to household cleaners. Free water conservation items, such as low-flow shower heads and “toilet tummies”, will also be available upon request. A question and answer period will follow the presentations. ###