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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Don't swim near these San Diego-area beaches, officials say. Here's why
(Above: The video above explains the meanings behind different coastal water quality signs) SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County health officials recently issued new water contamination advisories that affect recreational activities on local beaches. The county's Department of Environmental Health and Quality added beaches Mission Bay, Coronado and Cardiff to its list of places where the bacteria levels in the water exceed acceptable health standards. This San Diego beach is considered one of the most polluted in U.S.: report The list of San Diego-area beaches under water contact advisories as of Monday are listed below: Area Station Date Advisory Issued Del Mar San Dieguito River outlet (150 feet north and south) June 24 La Jolla La Jolla Cove Beachline June 24 Ocean Beach – Dog Beach San Diego River outlet to 300 feet south June 25 Silver Strand Shoreline From north Carnation to south of Avenida Lunar June 25 Mission Bay Tecolote Shores (swim area) June 27 Cardiff State Beach Charthouse Parking Lot (300 feet north and south) June 27 Cardiff State Beach San Elijo Lagoon outlet June 27 Coronado Avenida Lunar June 28 Coronado Coronado Lifeguard Tower June 29 The La Jolla Children's Pool has been under a 'chronic advisory' since September 1997. In addition, two areas along the coast remain closed to the public, both of which are in south San Diego County. The shoreline along the Tijuana Slough, which stretches from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, has been closed since Dec. 8, 2021, due to water contamination. Meanwhile, the Imperial Beach shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Imperial Beach Pier has been closed for the same reason since Jan. 18 of this year. The current status of beach and bay closures, warnings and advisories can be found on the county's Beach & Bay Water Quality Program website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
11 hours ago
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- CBS News
Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli
It's summer in the city, backs of Chicagoans' necks are getting dirty and gritty, and what better remedy is there than a dip in Lake Michigan at a local beach? But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties — and some beaches at inland lakes in McHenry County — nary a soul is to be found. The beaches are closed or under advisories due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. In Chicago, three beaches in Rogers Park and one in Bronzeville were under swim advisories Monday due to high E. coli levels — Marion Mahony Griffin Beach at Jarvis Avenue, Leone Beach at Touhy Avenue, Loyola Beach at Greenleaf Avenue, at Margaret T. Boroughs at 31st Street — also known as 31st Street Beach. All the beaches in the North Shore suburbs of Cook County — Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, and Glencoe — were open Monday. In Lake County, the Highland Park Marine Dog Beach was under a swimming advisory due to elevated bacteria levels Monday. North Point Marina Beach in Winthrop Harbor on the Wisconsin state line, Waukegan North Beach, and Waukegan South Beach were all under no-swimming orders due to high bacteria levels. In McHenry County, the Main Beach at Crystal Lake was closed due to high bacteria levels, as were Dorothy Court and Veterans Park beaches in Island Lake. The McHenry County Health Department noted that some beaches listed as closed by the Illinois Department of Public Health are not temporarily closed because of bacteria, but are rather closed indefinitely and no longer active. These include: Crystal Lake CCAPOA (Country Club Additions Property Owners Association) Beach #3 Griswold Lake Rimas Lodge Lily Lake Beach McCullom Lake East Beach Park Willoaks Lake Beach Willow Lake Beach Health officials said swimmers exposed to E. coli bacteria could get sick. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, or a low-grade fever. The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Swimming 'not recommended' at popular Pinellas County beaches due to bacteria
The Brief Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach. Despite the advisory, many beach-goers were unaware of the situation, with only a few signs posted. CLEARWATER, Fla. - Visitors to several popular Florida beaches were caught off guard this week by a public health advisory warning of high bacteria levels in the water. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Indian Rocks Beach, cautioning against swimming due to potential health risks. Local perspective Despite the advisory, many beach-goers were unaware of the situation, with only a few signs posted. READ:DeSantis signs sweeping farm bill with impacts on drinking water to drones in Dade City "I have a water bug as a kid, so that's just not in the cards for us. She will be upset, so we'll have to figure something else out," said Sydney Ralston. Ralston spent two hours packing for the beach with her family. They drove from Lakeland to Sand Key, only to learn about the high bacteria levels when they got there. "Instant infection if you have a cut or anything like that, so it's definitely not worth it," she said. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Luella Nelson from Tampa recounted her experience, saying, "We already swam. We were in the water for like an hour and then laid out for a bit. And then we walked back up, and we're rinsing off and then [a woman] told us about it." What they're saying The Department of Health said bacteria present as an indication of fecal pollution, which can result from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, or human sewage. Nicholas Yee, visiting from Michigan, was surprised by the lack of warning signs. "It was kind of shocking, you know, that there's no signs out here or nothing. So, I mean, kind of sucked," he said. He said he'll probably stay out of the water for the rest of the trip. MORE: Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland "I mean you enjoy this nice weather, and then you want to go get a dip in the water and cool off, but you know it's got bacteria and stuff in there, so it's kind of a bummer," he said. Dig deeper For perspective, the last time Sand Key had a poor water quality advisory was in August 2023, lasting about four days. Clearwater Beach has not experienced such a warning in the past two years. The Health Department is actively monitoring the situation and has taken additional water samples. The advisory will be lifted once bacteria levels return to normal. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
