Los Angeles County beachgoers, take heed: the Department of Public Health is waving a red flag on water quality at several local spots. Those planning to hit the sands near certain high-bacteria locales should think twice before diving into the waves. According to a recent advisory, swimming, surfing, and yes, even frolicking in affected ocean waters could put your health at risk.
The advisory lists areas with bacterial levels exceeding health standards, including Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, which has a full swim warning, as detailed by the County of Los Angeles. Beachgoers are advised to avoid the water 100 yards around storm drains and creeks where contaminants are concentrated.
Recent water quality tests have cleared two popular spots: Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach and Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, where bacterial levels now meet state health standards. For updates on beach conditions, Los Angeles County offers a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-525-5662. More details, including affected locations, are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
