A water contact closure was issued Wednesday, March 25, for Dog Beach in Ocean Beach following a nearby sewage spill, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality.
About 18,000 gallons of sewage were discharged near the intersection of Friars Road and Sea World Drive, the department said. An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.
The water contains sewage and may cause illness, the department said. The closure will remain in effect until sampling and field observations confirm the area is safe.
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