LA County Health Officials Warn Beachgoers: Avoid Swimming at Multiple Beaches Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels

Los Angeles County beachgoers, it’s time to temporarily hang up those swimsuits and surfboards if you’re planning on hitting certain sandy spots. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an ocean water use warning for a slew of local beaches due to bacterial levels that have dared to skyrocketed beyond health standards.

Los Angeles County health officials have issued warnings for multiple beaches due to high bacteria levels. A 100-yard no-swim zone is in effect around Santa Monica Pier, Topanga Canyon Beach near the lagoon, the Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, and the Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach. Advisories are also in place for Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove and the shoreline near The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach. At Marina Del Rey’s Mothers Beach, the entire swim area remains off-limits…

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