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Ocean Water Use Warning Extends For Waters Near Marina Del Rey

Public health officials Thursday night extended an ocean water use warning for three Los Angeles County beaches.

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Health officials again warn swimmers and surfers before heading to the water that bacteria levels are exceeding state standards.
Health officials again warn swimmers and surfers before heading to the water that bacteria levels are exceeding state standards. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

MARINA DEL REY, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday night continued cautioning residents before swimming at several beaches in Los Angeles County, including waters near Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.

People who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

  • Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach
  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
  • Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey

"The warning has been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested," according to public health officials.

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Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards:

  • Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

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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