With temperatures climbing even higher across Southern California, Los Angeles County health officials Thursday were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels.
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; 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, warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards:
— East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach; and
— Bel Air Bay Club Storm Drain at Will Rogers State Beach.
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.