Current Thurston County algae advisories and the risks of swimming during an algae bloom.

Review water system plans for small water system and learn how our Drinking Water Program ensures that Thurston County residents have a safe supply of drinking water.

Protect water quality in the many lakes of Thurston County.

Information related to forming a lake management group

Water recreation program activities include facility inspection, education, manager certification training, poolside training, complaint investigation, and compliance enforcement.

Topics related to the shellfish safety and the Shellfish Protection Districts, which helps implement water quality improvement activities.

The water quality lab carries out bacterial analyses of drinking water, surface water, suspected sewage discharges, treatment plant effluent, marine water, and soils. The lab also performs nitrate analyses of drinking water.

The interconnection of water bodies and human use relies on each of us to take consideration of our actions and subsequent impacts. Figure out you can minimize your impact in your community.

An overview of how Thurston County Environmental Health is protecting and monitoring our waterbodies. Learn about these programs and how you can preserve the waters of the county yourself! Review water conservation strategies and shellfish safety information here.

Review current projects and advisory committees in Thurston County dedicated to keeping local aquifers and steams safe and clean.

Information to help you stay safe while enjoying the water recreational activities available to you in Thurston County.

A collection of scanned records that support the hydrogeologic history of Thurston County