The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging visitors to steer clear of several beach areas across Los Angeles County, in the wake of heightened bacterial levels that might as well be party-crashers for beachgoers looking to enjoy the surf and sand. The advisory includes a lineup of usual suspects like Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey and the waters surrounding the Santa Monica Pier, where swimming or surfing could become more of a health hazard than a rejuvenating dip. According to LA County's announcement, these regions are slapped with a caution tape of sorts due to bacterial levels that didn’t quite measure up to state health standards during the latest tests.
The Los Angeles County Public Health has given the green light to Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach, lifting previous warnings after water quality assessments there passed with flying colors. Anyone aching for some aquatic fun without the fear of bacterial unwelcome guests now has at least one clear option for a splash.
The Public Health Department maintains a watchful eye over coastal waters, offering updates via a 24-hour beach closure hotline, available at 1-800-525-5662. For those who prefer a more analog approach—meanwhile, digital natives can hit up their website at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/ where a map pinpointing the do's and don'ts of beach frolics awaits.
