A half-mile of coast in Laguna Beach remained closed Friday after approximately 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled due to a malfunction of a force main sewer line pump.
The closure was in effect a quarter-mile in each direction of Anita Street at Thalia Beach, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division.
“The affected ocean water area will remain closed to ocean water contact sports for a minimum of three days and until the results of follow-up water quality monitoring meet acceptable standards,” the agency said Thursday, meaning the area will remain closed for the July 4 holiday.
Information regarding Orange County ocean, bay or harbor postings and closures can be found at OCBeachinfo.com, or 714-433-6400. To report a sewage spill, the public is advised to call 714-433-6419.