Whatcom County to close toxics disposal facility Sept. 16

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  Whatcom County will close its Disposal of Toxics facility on Wednesday“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.”
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  The closure of the Disposal of Toxics facility is planned“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.”
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  Whatcom County issued a public alert on August 27No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents with private wells drawing from Lake Samish are advised to monitor water qualityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A test detected elevated microcystin in Lake Samish“If you get your drinking water directly from Lake Samish through your own private drinking water system, be aware that a recent surface water test found increased levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin that can be produced by blue-green algae, in the lake.”
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  Elevated microcystin is a toxin from blue-green algae“a recent surface water test found increased levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin that can be produced by blue-green algae, in the lake.”
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  Whatcom County issued an alert on August 14“Water Quality Advisory For Residents with Private Drinking Water Systems on Lake Samish — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:27:00 -0800 If you get your drinking water directly from Lake Samish through your own private drinking water system, be aware that a recent surface water test found increased levels of microcystin, a cyanotoxin that can be produced by blue-green algae, in the lake. Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5627”
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  Whatcom County launched a $7.05 million child care subsidy program“Whatcom County is taking the next step to reduce child care costs for Whatcom County families. Last night, the County Council approved a contract with AidKit to run the new Whatcom Kids First Child Care Subsidy Program.”
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  The child care subsidy program is through AidKit“Whatcom County is taking the next step to reduce child care costs for Whatcom County families. Last night, the County Council approved a contract with AidKit to run the new Whatcom Kids First Child Care Subsidy Program.”
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  The child care subsidy program was approved by the County Council on August 12“Last night, the County Council approved a contract with AidKit to run the new Whatcom Kids First Child Care Subsidy Program.”
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  Whatcom County will host International Overdose Awareness Day events in August“This year, Whatcom County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with a series of community events throughout August.”
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  A rabies alert was issued“This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies. Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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  Two wild bats tested positive for rabies on August 5“This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies. Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”