Los Angeles County beaches are currently under an ocean water use warning. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions that relate to swimming, surfing, or playing in the water. This comes after a warning from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health yesterday. Several beach areas were flagged for exceeded bacterial levels during the latest testing, according to a news release.
The warnings apply to famous beaches like Marina del Rey's Mothers Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Canyon Creek, Malibu Lagoon, Cabrillo Beach, Pico-Kenter storm drain, Redondo Beach Pier, Dockweiler State Beach's World Way Extension, and the 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach.
Although warnings have been removed for Wilshire Boulevard storm drain, Manhattan Beach Pier, and Hermosa Beach Pier according to the County, it remains vital to stay alert and be attuned to water condition updates. Information regarding any Los Angeles County beach closures can be consulted on the Los Angeles County Public Health website.
Residents and visitors looking to actively engage in beachwater safety can also refer to a 24-hour recording of current beach conditions provided by the County at the beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662.
