465K Gallons Of Sewage Spill Into Laguna Beach Waters

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A 465,000 gallon sewage spill shut down a stretch of the south Orange County coast Tuesday evening, the Orange County Health Care Agency reported.

The sewage spill was caused by a force main sewer line break near the Laguna Niguel Regional Park that has since been repaired, according to the City of Laguna Beach.

According to officials, the spill shut down the open coastal water area from Treasure Island Beach to Table Rock at Aliso Beach.

The impacted area will remain closed to swimming, surfing and diving until the results of follow-up water quality monitoring meet acceptable standards, city officials said.

For more information, residents can call 714-433-6400 or visit http://OCBeachinfo.com.