Health & Fitness
Bacteria Warning Issued For Santa Monica, LA Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.
SANTA MONICA, CA — Those looking to take a dip in the ocean may want to steer clear of some Los Angeles beaches as the County’s Public Health Department issued a bacteria advisory for four beaches — including Santa Monica Beach.
The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Monday, the division found the ocean water 100 yards up and down the coast from the Santa Monica Pier exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.
Beaches in the county at Topanga County Beach, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach and Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey also didn’t meet state standards.
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The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.
The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.
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