San Diego County health officials yesterday posted a beach advisory for two Mission Bay spots, Campland on the Bay and Fanuel Park, after routine water tests showed bacterial levels above public health standards. The advisory tells beachgoers, paddlers and pet owners to steer clear of water contact at those locations until follow-up samples show the water is safe. The notice landed during Wednesday evening updates to the county's beach dashboard.
Where the advisory applies
According to the County of San Diego's Beach and Bay dashboard and a post from SD County Beach Info, advisories were issued for Campland (MB-080) and Fanuel Park (MB-120). The county page shows the dashboard was last updated at 5:28 PM PDT on April 8, 2026. For official details, see the County of San Diego Beach and Bay Program and SD County Beach Info.
SD County Beach Advisory issued for:
— SD County Beach Info (@SDBeachH2O) April 9, 2026
•Campland, Mission Bay.
•Fanuel Park, Mission Bay.
More info at https://t.co/fvWGWvCAfb
What the advisory means
Advisories are posted when water samples exceed state bacterial thresholds and officials advise avoiding water contact near the flagged sites. As reported by NBC 7 San Diego, county testing commonly looks for Enterococcus bacteria, which can cause gastrointestinal, ear and skin infections. County guidance typically keeps advisories in place until subsequent samples meet health standards.
Why Mission Bay is monitored
Mission Bay's many coves, boat launches and urban runoff pathways make it a focus for frequent sampling, and sites such as Fanuel Park and the Campland shoreline are long-standing monitoring stations. State water-quality files show past intermittent exceedances at the Fanuel Park sampling station (MB-120), which is why officials list it among regularly monitored sites, according to the State Water Resources Control Board. Local conditions, especially runoff after rain, can push bacteria counts above safe levels quickly.
How to stay safe and get updates
County officials say warning signs will be posted at the shoreline and that people should avoid swimming, surfing, wading or allowing pets in the flagged waters until the advisory is lifted. For the latest status and any lifts, call the county hotline at 619-338-2073 or check the County of San Diego Beach and Bay dashboard for follow-up sampling results and official notices.
