Chism Beach reopens

Sewer Spill Alert

A blockage incident occurred on Saturday resulting in approximately 9,000 gallons of sewage entering the north end of Meydenbauer Bay in the 700 block of Overlake Drive E, Medina. King County Public Health recommends people and pets stay out of the water in the affected area, including Clyde Hill Beach Park and Meydenbauer Beach Park, until Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m. Crews are putting signs in place at public access points and notifying bordering residents. Get more information on affected area.

Published July 29 2014

The City of Bellevue reopened the swimming area at Chism Beach Park, Tuesday, July 29, following the clearing of a blockage in a city sewer line in Lake Washington.

Water quality test results from samples taken Monday indicate that the sewer overflow did not impact the swimming and access areas of Chism Beach Park, and the water is safe for swimming.

Due to a sewage overflow on Monday, the city closed the swimming area at this park as a precaution to protect public safety. Utilities crews discovered a blockage in a sewer lake line Tuesday, which had caused the overflow. The city notified Seattle-King County Public Health Department, which recommended closing Chism Beach, at 9600 SE 11th St., as a safety precaution.

For more information, please contact Mike Graves, Utilities Water Quality Supervisor, 425-452-2030, mgraves@bellevuewa.gov, or Pat Harris, Grounds Operations Manager, Parks & Community Services; 425-452-2930, pharris@bellevuewa.gov.