Southern Californians seeking to cool down by the coast should avoid going into the water at several Los Angeles County beaches, public health officials warned Friday.
The LA County Department of Public Health said it’s issued ocean water warnings due to heightened bacteria levels.
Recent water samples from the following beaches had bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.
— Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from Paradise Cove Pier
— Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, entire swim area
— East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
— Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area
— Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier
Meanwhile, warnings were lifted for the Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach after recent testing found bacteria levels had returned to within state health standards.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach hotline at 800-525-5662.