Los Angeles beachgoers, take heed before you plan to plunge into the surf or build castles in the sand near certain piers and drains. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings to avoid getting too close to the wet stuff due to undesirable bacterial levels that have cropped up in their latest water quality tests.
The beaches with advisories to keep folks out of the water include Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, where the entire swim area is under caution. Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach and Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica are also spots to potentially avoid, with recommended buffers of 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain and the pier, respectively. The Department is clear; you may want to seriously reconsider aiming to swim or surf in these zones right now.
Not all news is grim for water enthusiasts in the area, however. There's a silver lining as warnings have been lifted for Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, and Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove, according to the county's bulletin. Recent tests signal that these locations have water quality levels that are back within the state's standards, signaling an all-clear for activities.
For those looking to stay informed on the evolving conditions, the County provides a 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662. More up-to-date information, including a map of the impacted locations, is available through the Public Health website. Should you find yourself still bubbling with questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with them directly at (626) 430-5360.
