NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 17, 2026United States
Water Quality Warnings Issued for Several Los Angeles County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued water contact warnings for multiple beaches due to high bacteria levels. While some previous warnings have been lifted, visitors are advised to avoid entering the water at specific locations identified by health officials.
Read the full story at Telemundo 52 — LocalWhy It Matters
Residents and visitors face an increased risk of illness if they enter the water at designated beach locations where bacteria levels currently exceed state health standards.
Key Facts
- Public health warnings are active for Pulga storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach (100 yards in both directions).
- Warning active for Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove in Malibu (entire swimming area).
- Warning active for Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey (entire swimming area).
- Warning active for Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro (entire swimming area).
- Warning active for Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach (100 yards in both directions).
- Warning active for Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards in both directions from the lagoon).
- Warning active for Santa Monica Pier (100 yards in both directions).
- Warnings were issued due to bacteria levels exceeding state health standards.
- Warnings were lifted for Temescal Canyon and East Temescal Canyon storm drains at Will Rogers State Beach.
- Warnings were lifted for East Montana and Wilshire Boulevard storm drains at Santa Monica Beach.
- Warning was lifted for South 28th Street storm drain at Manhattan County Beach.
- Residents can check beach conditions 24/7 by calling 1-800-525-5662.
- Maps and updates are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.
Who's Mentioned
locationTopanga Canyon Beach“Location of lagoon warning.”locationParadise Cove“Location of Walnut Creek warning.”locationMother’s Beach“Entire swimming area under warning.”locationSanta Monica Pier“Warning area extends 100 yards in both directions.”organizationLos Angeles County Department of Public Health“The agency responsible for monitoring water quality and issuing health warnings.”locationTopanga County Beach“Location of Castlerock storm drain warning.”locationWill Rogers State Beach“Location of Pulga storm drain warning.”locationInner Cabrillo Beach“Entire swimming area under warning.”