Health & Fitness
Ocean Warning: Bacteria Level Warning Near Mother's Beach
An ocean water use warning was issued Monday night for waters near Mother's Beach. Bacteria levels are exceeding state standards.
![Swimmers and surfers were warned Monday night that bacteria levels exceeded state standards near the Santa Monica Pier and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/753660/20210927/080425/styles/patch_image/public/202102-ped-beach-sunset-santamonica-ca-charky___27200353105.jpg)
MARINA DEL REY, CA — Public health officials Monday night issued an ocean water use warning for the waters near the Santa Monica Pier and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to caution residents visiting these Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters.
"Ocean water bacteria level exceeds state standards and may cause illness," according to public health officials.
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Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. Information is also available on the website: PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
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