The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning beachgoers to stay out of the water at several local beaches due to high bacteria levels. Health officials are advising against swimming in waters near popular LA County beaches known for their surfing and sunshine, now tainted by elevated bacteria counts, as reported by the County of Los Angeles.
Recent water quality tests reveal high bacteria levels near popular spots like the Manhattan Beach Pier and Santa Monica Pier. Health officials are warning against swimming in areas within 100 yards of these locations, as the elevated bacteria levels pose health risks, making a safe swim impossible.
Health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid several areas due to high bacteria levels. Affected locations include the 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach, Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach, Manhattan Beach Pier, Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, as detailed by the County of Los Angeles.
Some areas have been given the all-clear, returning to levels safe enough to entertain your aquatic adventures, as per Public Health LACounty's report, Grand Avenue storm drain at Dockweiler State Beach, Westchester Storm Drain, and Imperial Highway storm drain at Dockweiler State Beach, have been declared safe. To stay informed about beach conditions, the public can call the county's 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662. Detailed updates and maps are also available online through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
