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Torrance Beach Bacteria Warning Extends

Bacteria levels are exceeding state standards, prompting an ocean use warning for surfers and swimmers at several LA beaches.

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday cautioned residents before swimming at five Los Angeles beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday cautioned residents before swimming at five Los Angeles beaches. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

TORRANCE, CA — Bacteria levels are exceeding state standards, prompting an ocean use warning for surfers and swimmers at several Los Angeles beaches, officials said Thursday.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents before visiting the following areas or playing in the ocean waters:

  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
  • Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
  • Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
  • Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga Canyon Beach
  • Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove, North of R.A.T. Tower

"These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested," officials said.

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Call the county's beach closure hotline for updates on beach conditions: 1-800- 525-5662 or visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.

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