Bacteria Warning Issued For South Bay Beaches

LOS ANGELES, CA — Swimmers, surfers and boogie boarders looking to make the most of the final days of summer should think twice about heading to certain beaches this weekend, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned Friday.

The department issued beach warnings due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. Runoff from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary has contributed to unhealthy bacteria levels at several Los Angeles County beaches.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

Herondo Street Storm Drain in Hermosa Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain

Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area

Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
The entire swim area

Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier

Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the creek

Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain

Ashland Avenue Storm Drain at Santa Monica State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain

Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms

Topanga County Beach, Topanga Canyon Lagoon
100 yards up and down the coast from the Lagoon

“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” according to the LA County Department of Public Health. “Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly.”

Click here to view the map of impacted locations PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.