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Health Advisories Issued for Two Lakes

Friday, September 4, 2026

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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services issued a health advisory on August 19, 2026, warning residents about swimmer’s itch at Clear Lake. The parasite causes skin irritation and is present in the water.

The County also reported a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence on July 24, 2026, advising against swimming or drinking the water. Meanwhile, the County launched its second year of a discounted heat pump program for income-qualified households on August 17, 2026. The program offers free and low-cost heat pump installations.

Applications for Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter training are now open, with details available on the County website. The new Sheriff’s Office headquarters, completed using Public Safety Sales Tax funds, opened on July 31, 2026.

📄 Source: City Council — https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/news

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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services issued a health advisory on August 19, 2026“County News Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Swimmer’s Itch Reported at Clear Lake Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is advising members of the community that the parasite that causes swimmer’s itch appears to be present in Clear Lake. Learn more... August 19, 2026 Health Discounted heat pump program kicks off second year The County is participating in a program that offers a limited number of free and low-cost Heat Pump installations to income-qualified households. Learn more... August 17, 2026 Announcements Natural Resources Program Manager Selected for WaterNow Alliance Emerging Leader Award Recognition for Community Planning employee highlights innovative water resilience work, tribal collaboration, and sustainable financing for stream restoration in the region. August 05, 2026 Announcements Thurston County Unveils New Sheriff’s Office HQ The County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel. July 31, 2026 Announcements Accepting Applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training We're now accepting applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training. Learn more... July 29, 2026 Announcements Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence: Toxic Algae A toxic algae bloom has been reported in Lake Lawrence. People and animals are advised not to swim in or drink the water. Learn more... July 24, 2026 Health”
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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services warned residents about swimmer’s itch at Clear Lake“County News Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Swimmer’s Itch Reported at Clear Lake Thurston County Public Health & Social Services is advising members of the community that the parasite that causes swimmer’s itch appears to be present in Clear Lake. Learn more... August 19, 2026 Health”
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The parasite causes skin irritation and is present in the water“the parasite that causes swimmer’s itch appears to be present in Clear Lake.”
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Thurston County reported a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence on July 24, 2026“Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence: Toxic Algae A toxic algae bloom has been reported in Lake Lawrence. People and animals are advised not to swim in or drink the water. Learn more... July 24, 2026 Health”
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Thurston County advised against swimming or drinking the water“People and animals are advised not to swim in or drink the water.”
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Thurston County launched its second year of a discounted heat pump program for income-qualified households on August 17, 2026“Health Discounted heat pump program kicks off second year The County is participating in a program that offers a limited number of free and low-cost Heat Pump installations to income-qualified households. Learn more... August 17, 2026”
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The program offers free and low-cost heat pump installations“The County is participating in a program that offers a limited number of free and low-cost Heat Pump installations to income-qualified households.”
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Applications for Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter training are now open“We're now accepting applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training. Learn more... July 29, 2026 Announcements Health”
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Details about Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter training are available on the County website“Announcements Accepting Applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training We're now accepting applications for Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training. Learn more... July 29, 2026 Announcements Health Advisory in Effect for Lake Lawrence: Toxic Algae A toxic algae bloom has been reported in Lake Lawrence. People and animals are advised not to swim in or drink the water. Learn more... July 24, 2026 Health”
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The new Sheriff’s Office headquarters opened on July 31, 2026“Thurston County Unveils New Sheriff’s Office HQ The County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel. July 31, 2026 Announcements”
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The new Sheriff’s Office headquarters was completed using Public Safety Sales Tax funds“Thurston County Unveils New Sheriff’s Office HQ The County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel.”