The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns visitors to several local beaches of heightened bacteria levels, based on their most recent assessments. Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro are part of the affected areas, according to the news release.
Yesterday, the county advised visitors to avoid water-related activities at these beaches. Bacterial levels in the ocean water were found to exceed health standards. Such spikes in bacteria levels can potentially lead to illnesses and infections, especially in people with pre-existing conditions or weakened immune systems.
Online resources and a hotline (1-800-525-5662) offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health provide regular updates on the situation. Local beachgoers can reach beach conditions and affected locations via these avenues. Such closures are common occurrences throughout the year due to bacterial spikes.
