Health & Fitness
Coronado Beaches Reopen As Water Quality Improves
The health department lifted a no water-contact order for stretches of beach in Coronado while leaving closures in place nearby.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Thanks to improved water samples at Coronado beaches, water contact closures have been lifted for North Beach Coronado and Coronado Lifeguard Tower, according to the county health department.
Recent water quality samples meet state health standards, The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality said Sunday.
Though Coronado beach-goers celebrated the good news, other swimming areas remained closed pending further testing.
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The ocean shoreline from the International Border to north of Avenida Lunar will remain closed until sampling confirms these areas are safe for water contact. The public is advised to avoid water contact as the water is impacted by sewage and may cause illness, health officials said.
The La Jolla Children's Pool remained under advisory. Beachgoers were advised that bacteria levels have exceeded state health standards and may cause illness.
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City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.
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