With hot weather expected to continue through the week, Los Angeles County health officials Tuesday warned beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that could increase the risk of illness.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations:
— Venice Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier;
— East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;
— 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 the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which may increase the risk of illness.
Meanwhile, a warning was lifted for the Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach after recent testing found water quality had returned to state standards.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach hotline at 800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and additional information are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.