Whatcom County Public Health Alerts

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  Whatcom County Public Health announced several public alerts on August 5-27, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will close on September 16 for a planned closure“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.”
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  A notice dated August 27 stated that the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will close on September 16“The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.”
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  Residents with private drinking water systems on Lake Samish were advised on August 14 to be aware of increased microcystin levels in the lake“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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  The increased microcystin levels in the lake were due to blue-green algaeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Whatcom County also approved a $7.05 million child care subsidy program on August 12“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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  Whatcom County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day in August“This year, Whatcom County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with a series of community events throughout August.”
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  Two bats tested positive for rabies in Whatcom County as of 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.”
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  A warning was issued not to handle wild bats in Whatcom County as of August 5“Never Touch or Handle Wild Bats — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:56 -0800 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.”