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Rain Prompts Bacteria Advisory At Long Beach Beaches
Public Health officials cautioned residents against swimming at local beaches for at least 72 hours after rainfall.
LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach Health and Human Services issued a rain advisory due to possible increases of bacteria in ocean waters at all Long Beach beaches due to recent rainfall.
The warning was issued until Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. after Southern California was hit by yet another weekend of rain over the weekend.
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” according to the LA County Department of Public Health. “Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly.”
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Officials recommend avoiding contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall to avoid illness, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.
Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the Long Beach Health Department’s website.
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