Health & Fitness
Bacteria Warning Issued For Redondo Beach Due To Recent Rainfall
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents against swimming or surfing along the coast Wednesday.
![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.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26158341/20221102/022349/styles/patch_image/public/052022-pcs-santa-monica-ca-pacfic-beach-dusk-charky___02142251525.jpg)
REDONDO BEACH, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning surfers and swimmers of elevated bacteria levels in the water at Redondo Beach beaches due to Tuesday night’s rainfall.
“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.”
The county issued warnings about elevated bacteria levels in the following beach areas:
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- Redondo Beach Pier;
- Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach;
- Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline;
- Rancho Palos Verdes;
- Manhattan Beach Pier;
- Hermosa Beach Pier;
- Torrance Beach at Malaga Cove;
- Santa Monica Pier;
- Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey;
- Malibu;
- Will Rogers State Beach;
- Pacific Palisades;
Officials recommend avoiding contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall to avoid illness, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.
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