SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 22, 2025 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department maintains portable restroom facilities at some of our public shore access locations around the islands. Over the past few months, several facilities have been repeatedly abused and vandalized – including the Hunter Bay toilet on Lopez Island. Due to the unsustainable upkeep of managing the repeatedly abused facility, Public Works will be removing it from use, effective Wednesday, September 24.
Crews repeatedly found trash in the septic holding tank, creating difficulties with maintenance and pumping. Consequently, the toilet will no longer be available for public use. Other County-managed facilities may also be removed if they continue to be vandalized with garbage or other materials. 
Public Works staff ask that the public treat these facilities with care and consideration, as they are an amenity shared by all.
Contact: Public Works, 360-370-0500
About San Juan County’s Public Works Department
San Juan County’s Public Works Department constructs and maintains county roads. The department offices are located at 1609 Beaverton Valley Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Public Works Department, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/277/Public-Works .
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