After finding high bacterial concentrations in waters off Cline Spit beach, officials with Clallam County Health and Human Services’ environmental health division have closed Cline Spit’s beach, advising the public to avoid recreational water contact — no swimming or wading — in waters at Cline Spit County Park.

This beach closure is in effect until retests of the water show satisfactory water quality, health officials said Aug. 14.

The next round of sampling is scheduled for Aug. 17.

Contact with fecal contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses, health officials said. Children and the elderly may be more vulnerable to waterborne illnesses.

For more information about the advisory, call 417-2415.