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Seawater sampling revealed that several Los Angeles beaches did not meet state standards last month, public health officials said.
SANTA MONICA, CA – Water quality is back to normal on several Los Angeles beaches after public health officials issued a warning about a 17 million gallon sewer spill in Santa Monica Bay, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Monday with.
“The Los Angeles County Health Department is warning residents planning to visit Los Angeles County Beaches against swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean to empty gullies, creeks and rivers,” the department said in a statement.
The warning continues for Avalon Beach, 50 feet east of the pier, officials said.
Water samples were collected and met California standards for acceptable water quality. The warnings have been lifted for the following beaches, creeks and areas:
- Dockweiler state beach
- Ballona Creek (near Dockweiler Tower 40)
- Culver Blvd rain drain
- Drainage channel on the Imperial Highway
- Westchester rain runoff
- Pico-Kenter Gully (Santa Monica Beach)
- Topanga Canyon Lagoon (Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu)
Lifeguards have been notified to remove any posted notices, officials said.
Visit the county website to learn more about beach conditions or call 1-800-525-5662.
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