As a dangerous heat wave sent more people to the coast Friday, Los Angeles County health officials warned beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several locations because of elevated bacteria levels. <\/p>\n
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings for the following areas<\/p>\n
Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain<\/p>\n
East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain <\/p>\n
Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, entire swim area <\/p>\n
Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area <\/p>\n
Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier<\/p>\n
Health officials said recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, increasing the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and others entering the water. <\/p>\n
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. <\/p>\n