Los Angeles County beach-goers are being advised by the Department of Public Health to take caution following a series of warnings regarding high bacterial levels in the water at various popular beaches. The health warnings concern a range of popular seaside spots, where activities like swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean water are not recommended until further notice.
Issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards, the warnings span across several beaches including Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, and the Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach. These advisories, as reported by the County of Los Angeles, California, are particularly concerning for the areas extending 100 yards up and down the coast from specific points of interest, such as public restrooms and storm drains.
Not just confined to Malibu, the warnings also cover Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey where the entire swim areas are currently under advisory. The iconic Santa Monica Pier and a storm drain at Redondo Beach's Avenue I are also affected.
In the midst of these warnings, there are some silver linings for beach enthusiasts. According to the County of Los Angeles, water quality levels have returned to state standards at Will Rogers State Beach's Pulga storm drain, prompting the lifting of previous advisories. For those looking to catch some waves or simply enjoy the shore, this means some sections of the beach are now deemed safe for recreational use.
For the latest updates on beach conditions, Los Angeles County provides a 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662. Additionally, the Public Health website hosts a map of the impacted locations, with more detailed information for those planning a seaside excursion.
