Dear Readers,

We have dedicated ourselves to a thorough COVID-19 pandemic response, which has been challenging and successful. We are grateful for our communities’ collective efforts which have made Jefferson County one of the safest places to be in Washington. Public Health has learned a great deal about our communities’ unique and diverse needs. We are entering a period of pandemic reflection and strategic renewal given the challenges and lessons we have faced as a workforce in service to the health and wellbeing of Jefferson County residents. -Apple Martine, Director

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Recycling Changes Coming June 1

Starting June 1, bottles and jugs will be the only type of plastics accepted for recycling because they are recyclable domestically. All other plastics are sent overseas to uncertain locations that may include and unregulated landfill or a giant burn pile.

For more information, visit: 2022 Recycling Flyer

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Community Health

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) provides essential programs and services to help protect and improve the health of our community. We are open Mon-Fri, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Call 360-385-9400 to schedule an appointment. We offer programs and services for:

Clinical Health

Communicable Disease

Family Support

Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention

Doctor assessing a patient in a clinic room

Dr. Melinda Bower treating a patient at the Quilcene School Based Health Center.

Sports Physicals

May 1, 2022, our $45 fee for sports physicals will be increasing. Students will not be turned away because of inability to pay.

To book your child's sports physical at any of the locations below, call 360-395-9400 or text 360-390-8560

This service is available in our main clinic (615 Sheridan St., Port Townsend), Port Townsend High School, Chimacum High School and Quilcene School District.

Click here for more information on our
School Based Health Centers.

Environmental Public Health

Governed by a local Board of Health, we provide a wide array of public health and human services. We strive to protect the health of all Jefferson County residents by promoting healthy communities and environments.

Conservation Futures Program

Drinking Water Program

Food Program

Septic System Program

Community Safety

Solid Waste Program

Water Quality Program

Water Resources

Warmer weather is coming!

Some species of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) can produce toxins harmful to human and animal health. The Jefferson County Water Quality Department monitors the following lakes for harmful blooms:

Anderson Lake, at boat ramp
Gibbs Lake, at swimming beach
Lake Leland, at boat ramp
Crocker Lake, at boat ramp

These lakes are tested weekly and the results are posted on our Lake Toxin Status page.

Want to join our team? We are currently hiring for:

Apply today! Visit: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/jobs.aspx for more information.

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