LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County health officials are warning people to avoid all water contact this week, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers, due to potentially higher bacteria levels amid a series of storms.
The ocean water quality rain advisory is in effect until at least 8 a.m. Saturday, but may be extended depending on further rainfall, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The department said ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers, can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas after rainfall.
Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill. Rain advisories typically remain in effect for 72 hours after the rainfall ends.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline at 800-525-5662.
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