Ocean water warning issued for several Los Angeles County beaches
Los Angeles County public health officials have issued a number of ocean water warnings for public beaches due to high bacteria levels.
Beachgoers are advised to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water because of the levels, which exceeded the health standards during their most recent test, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The affected beaches are:
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms,
- Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove -100 yards up and down the coast from the creek,
- Malibu Pier in Malibu - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier,
- Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps,
- 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,
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Additionally, several beaches had previous ocean water bacteria level warnings cleared, including Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler State Beach, Topanga Canyon Beach and the Windward storm drain at Venice Beach.
Anyone seeking more information on the closures was urged to contact LA County's beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or to visit the Public Health Department's website.
