Ocean Water Warning Issued For South Bay Beaches Due To High Bacteria Levels

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — The LA County Department of Public Health is advising the public to avoid ocean waters at some South Bay beaches due to bacteria levels that exceed state health standards.

On March 24, a warning was issued for the following beaches:

Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu: 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from public restrooms.Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica: 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro: Entire swim area.

“Recent water samples showed bacterial levels exceeding health standards, which may increase the risk of illness,” LA County Health said in a statement.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24-hours a day on the County’s beach hotline: 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information is available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/beach.