Health warnings issued for beaches in San Pedro, Marina del Rey due to high bacteria level in water
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to caution people about high bacteria levels at Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.
The health department issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for those beaches on Tuesday -- urging caution for people planning to swim, surf or play in ocean waters at those locations.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE:
- Elevated bacteria levels found in ocean by Santa Monica, Will Rogers, Malibu, Marina Del Rey
- Beachgoers asked to avoid water after high bacteria levels found near site of 17M gallon sewage spill
- Report on 17M gallon sewage spill blames LA County Public Health for failing to quickly notify public
- Beaches between El Segundo, Dockweiler reopen after 17M gallons of sewage spilled into ocean forced closure
The department said the warning was issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
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The failure to more quickly notify the public of a 17-million-gallon sewage spill that ultimately closed beaches from El Segundo to the southern end of Playa del Rey was largely the fault of a division within the Department of Public Health, according to a report discussed by county officials.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662.
Information is also available online at: PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.
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