Swimming, surfing and other ocean recreation were discouraged Tuesday at several Los Angeles County beaches because of elevated bacteria levels that may increase the risk of illness.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water warnings for the following locations:
— East Montana Avenue storm drain at Santa Monica State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;
— 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;
— Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from Paradise Cove Pier;
— Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach, 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.
The warnings were issued after recent water samples found bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, according to the department.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach hotline at 800-525-5662. A map of affected beaches and additional information are available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach.