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Los Angeles County Health Officials Extend Ocean Water Quality Advisory for All Beaches
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Los Angeles County health officials extended an advisory warning beachgoers to avoid ocean and bay waters at all county beaches through 8 a.m. Monday due to elevated bacteria levels following recent rainfall. The advisory specifically targets areas near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and standing water on the sand where runoff carries bacteria, chemicals, and debris.
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Swimmers and beach visitors face an increased risk of illness if they enter ocean or bay waters during the advisory period, particularly near storm drains and areas.
Key Facts
- Los Angeles County health officials extended an ocean water quality advisory for all county beaches through 8 a.m. Monday.
- The advisory warns the public to avoid contact with ocean and bay waters due to potentially elevated bacteria levels from rainfall.
- Special caution is advised near discharging storm drains, creeks, rivers, and runoff pooling on beach sand.
- Rainfall runoff can carry bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other health hazards into recreational waters.
- Entering affected waters carries a risk of illness.
- Rain advisories automatically remain in effect for 72 hours after rainfall ends and can be extended if more rain occurs.
- Recorded beach condition updates are available via the county's hotline at 1-800-525-5662, and a map of impacted locations is online at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.