During the recent wind storm, the region experienced sewer overflows including three in Bellevue in the neighborhoods of Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, and W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE/Northup Way. King County Public Health is advising people and pets to stay out of the water in the areas highlighted in the maps below for Yarrow Point and Hunts Point until Wednesday, Nov. 27. For W Lake Sammamish Plwy NE/Northup Way, people and pets are advised to stay out of the water in the areas highlighted in the map below until Nov. 30 at 5:15 p.m.
Chinese Simplified
在最近的风暴期间，该地区出现了下水道溢出问题，其中贝尔维尤的 Hunts Point、Yarrow Point 和 W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way 附近发生了三起下水道溢出事故。金县公共卫生部门建议人们和宠物在 11 月 27 日星期三之前不要接触重点区域的水。
Chinese Traditional
在最近的風暴期間，該地區出現了下水道溢出問題，其中貝爾維尤的 Hunts Point、Yarrow Point 和 W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way 附近發生了三起下水道溢出事故。金縣公共衛生部門建議人們和寵物在 11 月 27 日星期三之前不要接觸重點區域的水。
Japanese
最近の暴風雨の際、この地域では下水道氾濫が発生し、その中にはベルビューのハンツ・ポイント、ヤロウ・ポイント、Wレイク・サマミッシュ・パークウェイNE/ノーサップ・ウェイの近隣にある3件が含まれていた。キング郡公衆衛生局は、11月27日水曜日まで、人々やペットに注目のエリアでは水に入らないよう勧告している。
Korean
최근 폭풍우 동안 이 지역에서는 Hunts Point, Yarrow Point 및 W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way 인근의 Bellevue 3곳을 포함하여 하수 범람이 발생했습니다. 킹 카운티 공중 보건국은 11월 27일 수요일까지 강조 표시된 지역에 있는 사람과 애완동물에게 물에 들어가지 말 것을 권고하고 있습니다.
Russian
Во время недавнего урагана в регионе произошли переливы канализации, в том числе три в Белвью в окрестностях Хантс-Пойнт, Ярроу-Пойнт и W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way. Служба здравоохранения округа Кинг советует людям и домашним животным держаться подальше от воды в выделенных местах до среды, 27 ноября.
Spanish
Durante la reciente tormenta de viento, la región experimentó desbordamientos de alcantarillado, incluidos tres en Bellevue en los vecindarios de Hunts Point, Yarrow Point y W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way. Salud Pública del Condado de King recomienda a las personas y mascotas que se mantengan fuera del agua en las áreas resaltadas hasta el miércoles 27 de noviembre.
Vietnamese
Trong cơn bão gió gần đây, khu vực này đã xảy ra tình trạng tràn cống thoát nước, bao gồm ba trường hợp ở Bellevue trong các khu vực lân cận Hunts Point, Yarrow Point và W Lake Sammamish PkwyNE/Northup Way. Cơ quan Y tế Công cộng Quận King đang khuyến cáo người dân và vật nuôi tránh xa nước tại các khu vực được đánh dấu cho đến Thứ Tư, ngày 27 tháng 11.
What is a sewer system overflow?
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