Health & Fitness
Bacteria Warning Issued For South Bay Beaches
Before heading out to surf and soak in the sun, make sure there aren't unhealthy levels of bacteria at your beach.
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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:
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BEACH AREA WARNINGS:
Herondo Street Storm Drain in Hermosa Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
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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/.
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