With heat advisories remaining in effect across much of Los Angeles County, public health officials warned beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several county beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness.
Beach Warnings
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for several locations. 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.
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 is available online.
Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.
