MALIBU—On Tuesday, January 7, Beach Water Quality Advisors from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH) issued a press release warning the public to avoid swimming and playing in the ocean waters in area beaches that have high levels of bacteria that could be harmful to residents and their human and fur babies.
Photo Credit: Nathalie Spehner
Residents are reminded that swimming in infected waters is a health risk for humans and canines alike.
The following beaches were tested and have been contaminated with bacteria.
Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu
100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.
Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.
Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
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.
These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:
Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
By Sharon