The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning for several beach areas, urging residents to avoid dipping in the ocean due to concerning bacterial levels. Specifically, the areas around Santa Monica Pier, Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Corral Creek at Corral Beach, and Inner Cabrillo Beach are on the list where ocean water use is advised against.
The warnings don't just cover the adjacent areas of these locations but extend to roughly 100 yards up and down the coast from each of the mentioned points, except Inner Cabrillo Beach, where the entire swim area is effectively to be avoided. The Department of Public Health advises people not to go swimming, surfing, or playing in these areas of the ocean because the latest tests showed elevated bacterial levels that exceed health standards. It's a bummer for local surfers and ocean enthusiasts, but safety first.
The ocean water advisory related to fire impacts from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach is still strong. This advisory extends beyond those directly affected by the recent beach advisories, continuing up the coast to encompass an even larger stretch of sand and sea.
Beach goers are welcome to enjoy the sand between their toes, but they are strongly advised to keep clear of any visible fire debris, and, just as importantly, remain out of the ocean water if there's an advisory posted. "These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested," read the cautionary announcement from the county.
For those needing more information or updates on the water quality status, the advisory hotline at 800-525-5662 always has the latest scoop, and the Environmental Health website consistently updates the current conditions. Should there still be questions after checking those resources, the county encourages reaching out to them at (626) 430-5360 for further clarification on these recent beach warnings.
