As hot weather continues across Southern California, Los Angeles County health officials Saturday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the water at four beaches where elevated bacteria levels could increase the risk of illness.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water use warnings for the following locations:
— Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, entire swim area;
— Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area;
— Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon; and
— Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
Health officials said recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, increasing the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and others entering the water.
Meanwhile, a warning was lifted for the Castlerock Storm Drain area at Topanga County Beach after recent testing found water quality had returned to state health standards.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and additional information are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.