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2 Beaches In Long Beach Found To Have Unsafe Bacteria Levels

The Long Beach Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.

On Wednesday, the city’s Public Health Department found the ocean water at 4 beaches exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.
On Wednesday, the city’s Public Health Department found the ocean water at 4 beaches exceeded state standards for bacterial levels. (Rachel Barnes/Patch)

LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach residents were cautioned against swimming at two city beaches due to high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Long Beach Health Department.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Thursday, the division found the ocean water exceeded state standards for bacterial levels at these beaches:

  • Alamitos-Bay Shore Float
  • 2nd Street and Bayshore

Officials recommend avoiding contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall to avoid illness, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.

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Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the city Health Department's website.

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