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“Juanita Beach closed to swimming after last week's test showed high bacteria levels,” podcast team member Kate Ryan said. “This week when they were out testing, the bacteria levels were back under the threshold.” She directed listeners to King County’s swim-beach page (kingcounty.gov/swimbeach) for current closure information.

The podcast hosts and team also warned that feeding ducks and geese can contribute to water-quality problems. David Wilbrecht said Houghton Beach closed repeatedly last summer because of E. coli tied to goose droppings and noted reports that neighbors had seen people feeding geese. “We think that contributed to it,” Wilbrecht said. He added, “human snacks also can actually harm birds' health.”

The city recommended enjoying wildlife from a distance, discouraging children from feeding waterfowl and cleaning up leftovers in parks to limit bird congregations near swim areas.

No formal council action was announced on the podcast; the segment was a public-information update directing residents to King County’s testing page for the most recent beach-status information.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","This Week in Kirkland – May 29, 2025 - $325 in Rebates to Save Water and Your Pocket Book","oneSentenceSummary","After a recent closure for elevated bacteria levels, Juanita Beach reopened when King County testing showed levels back below the health threshold. City podcast hosts asked residents not to feed ducks and geese, which were cited as a likely contributor to previous E. coli closures at Houghton Beach.","taxTitle","Kirkland, King County, Washington","taxId",2569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6220779,"Kirkland official urges residents to use free kits, rebates and a water-use calculator to cut household water use",1103,46000,1149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3616248-9ca17daa9f6c36645dc4a51e9070815f&start=46&end=1149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3616248-9ca17daa9f6c36645dc4a51e9070815f/thumbnail_46000.jpg","/articles/6220779/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Kirkland-official-urges-residents-to-use-free-kits-rebates-and-a-water-use-calculator-to-cut-household-water-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6220779-1de8088ab7cca07744c8e62dd2c97293/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206828&Signature=mzeEOcpdiXOhKQmU8KNNYUIujIjFJgZlQ8X9bEDwFylLrlxylHzrQan5zYh2CQLSbj5cvMAuvKpmk3rTEgN4iUcpbwFnUSFJ9~XrwWxW4YrHipOF1eeD20F7iJYy5FHWsjB8ve3du3z4zTqAQ1mbABrmq2N5MUO2vIRgooDMj22BQcb18~MqT7z2YAwUrEBPXqdfZjuWr3Fqg9-egJh7xrzXBD-7AQmY0g5skAM4xOiLclRaoT0t9ikhULelv7B37mJbRQ7u4BYvBYG-IcHVzC4i5B5aSF1ujRRe3KGZsGH0DM0~MZSTxZ6SdjDTCiqSz5M43xEUSJRBowxKpHMMuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gina Jan, environmental education and outreach coordinator for the city of Kirkland, urged residents on the May 29 episode of This Week in Kirkland to use Cascade Water Alliance conservation kits, rebates and the Alliance’s water-use calculator to reduce household water consumption and costs.

Jan said households should not take regional water supplies for granted and described practical steps residents can take now. “Well, as many may know, water is a finite resource. Right? And despite the Earth being made up of 70% water, only a teeny tiny bit of that is water that's potable or drinkable,” she said.

Why this matters: Jan said Western Washington has seen below-average rainfall and snowpack, and reducing household demand prolongs local water supplies and lowers bills. The city’s outreach work ties recycling and other waste actions to water savings because manufacturing and extraction require “embedded” water.

Practical measures Jan recommended included using free “toilet leak detection” dye tablets and faucet aerators (available through Cascade Water Alliance kits), checking and fixing leaking faucets and toilets (which the podcast cited as wasting about 80 gallons a day in some homes), and replacing very old toilets with EPA WaterSense–labeled high-efficiency models for available rebates.

Jan listed other incentives and tools: clothes-washer rebates (the podcast mentioned examples of about $150), rebates for smart irrigation controllers (mentioned around $125), YardSmart technical assistance and rebates for replacing thirsty lawns with native or drought-tolerant plants, and shower timers and rain-harvesting guidance. She said Cascade Water Alliance’s website and rebate pages include details and that free conservation kits are distributed at some farmers’ markets and community events or can be shipped for a consumer-paid shipping fee.

On measuring progress, Jan recommended the Alliance’s water-use calculator. “It gives you an idea of where you're at now,” she said, allowing households to see gallons per day/month/year and identify the highest-use devices (toilets, showers, dishwashers, laundry) for targeted changes.

Jan also noted less-visible savings: recycling electronics and textiles reduces “embedded” water used to make virgin products. She highlighted textile recycling partnerships such as Goodwill’s local drop-off program and Waste Management’s textile efforts as ways to keep materials in use.

The city plans to share links and kits at community events such as City Hall for All and farmers’ markets. Jan encouraged residents to calculate their water use and consider small, targeted upgrades and behavior changes to save both water and money.","Gina Jan, the city of Kirkland’s environmental education and outreach coordinator, told the May 29 This Week in Kirkland podcast that residents can reduce water use and save money by using Cascade Water Alliance conservation kits, rebates for efficient appliances and the Alliance’s water-use calculator.","actionData","errors"]

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Juanita Beach reopens after King County tests show bacteria below threshold; city warns against feeding waterfowl

Kirkland official urges residents to use free kits, rebates and a water-use calculator to cut household water use