LOS ANGELES (CNS) – With heat advisories remaining in effect across much of Los Angeles County and temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits in some inland areas, public health officials Thursday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several county beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations:
— Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;
— Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier;
— Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, entire swim area;
— Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area;
— Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;
— Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon; and
— Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
Health officials said the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which could increase the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and others entering the water.
Meanwhile, a warning was lifted for Redondo Beach Pier after recent testing found water quality had returned to state standards.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and additional information are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.
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