A precautionary public health advisory was issued today due to a sewage spill off the coast of Cannon Beach. The advisory is due to a 85,000 gallon sewage overflow into the ocean from the waste water treatment plant. This precautionary health advisory will be lifted as soon as the beach water testing results indicate acceptable water quality and the water is safe for recreational use.
Wastewater discharges can increase the risk of higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters, which can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes and other illnesses affecting the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
UPDATED (7/23): Precautionary health advisory warning the public against water contact at Cannon Beach has been removed. Subsequent monitoring shows the concerns about contamination have subsided and the waters do not pose a higher-than-normal risk associated with water contact activities.
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