Bacteria levels are crashing the beach party for Los Angeles County ocean-goers, with public health officials issuing warnings for several popular spots. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has urged residents to steer clear of the water at beaches ranging from bustling Santa Monica Pier to the tranquil stretches of Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, due to bacterial levels.
According to the advisory, these bacteria-infested waters could put a damper on your day, with areas around piers and lagoons being particular hotspots for the microscopic party crashers. The county's announcement, which was issued yesterday, explicitly lists Topanga Canyon Beach and several others as contaminated zones.
Public Health officials have lifted water-quality warnings at the Temescal Canyon storm drain on Will Rogers State Beach, confirming the site now meets state standards and is safe for swimming, as per the County of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles County residents can check the 24-hour beach condition hotline at 1-800-525-5662 for the latest water quality updates. Additional details, including maps of affected swim areas, are available on the Public Health department’s website. For further inquiries, the department can be reached at (626) 430-5360.
