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Bacterial Boom Warnings, Los Angeles County Beaches Face Ocean Health Alert

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Published on November 07, 2023
Bacterial Boom Warnings, Los Angeles County Beaches Face Ocean Health AlertSource: Facebook/Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently issued a warning advising against swimming, surfing, or playing in ocean waters at certain Los Angeles County beaches. High-risk areas include Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. Visitors to these beaches are encouraged to exercise caution, according to their official website.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to keep the public informed of current beach conditions, has established a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-525-5662 for updates regarding beach closures. Additionally, their website, PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/, offers an interactive map detailing the impacted areas.