Bacteria Levels High At 8 LA County Beaches During Heatwave

LOS ANGELES, CA — High bacteria levels prompted public health officials on Thursday to warn against getting in the water at eight Los Angeles County beaches.

The LA County Department of Public Health collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels and issues warnings when levels exceed health standards.

This week, officials warned that swimming in the water at the following beaches may cause illness:

Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms)Inner Cabrillo Beach in San PedroDockweiler State Beach, Culver Boulevard storm drain (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain)Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms)Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the creek)Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, near North Tower 12 (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain)Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon)Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the creek)

Meantime, an earlier warning was lifted for two beaches after recent sample results revealed water quality within state standards: Topsail Street extension in Venice and Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey.

Information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline at 800- 525-5662. More information is available at the public health department’s website.