High bacteria levels prompt warnings for several L.A beaches
Los Angeles County health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, or playing in the ocean at two popular spots after testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria.
The Department of Public Health issued warnings Tuesday for the waters near the Santa Monica Pier, extending 100 yards in both directions from the pier, and for the entire swim area of Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.
Recent testing showed bacteria levels exceeded state health standards at these locations, officials said.
Meanwhile, warnings have been lifted for Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, the Pico-Kenter storm drain area at Santa Monica Beach (near Santa Monica South Tower 20), and the Castlerock Storm Drain area at Topanga County Beach.
Recent samples showed water quality at those locations is now within acceptable levels.
For the latest information on beach conditions, residents can call the county's 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662 or visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/ for a map of affected areas and more details.
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