Residents planning a beach day in Los Angeles County might want to check the water quality reports before donning their swimsuits. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued ocean water use warnings for several popular beach areas, alerting visitors of heightened bacterial levels that have exceeded health standards in recent tests. Specifically, the warning encompasses activities such as swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean waters near these sites.
The beaches under warning include Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, as well as several others that are for the locals and tourists alike, popular destinations. Experiencing high visitation rates, the warnings affect areas primarily within 100 yards from piers, storm drains, and creek outlets, as per the County of Los Angeles.
While some of the beaches remain flagged as potential health risks, there's a silver lining for Redondo Beach goers. The advisory has been lifted for the Topaz Street jetty area at Redondo Beach, wherein recent samples have shown water quality levels within State standards. For those aiming to stay informed on beach conditions, LA County provides a 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662. Their website also offers maps and detailed information about the impacted locations and overall beach water quality. Those with any questions or concerns can contact the Department of Public Health at (626) 430-5360.
