6 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

LOS ANGELES, CA — High bacteria levels prompted public health officials on Monday to warn against getting in the water at six Los Angeles County beaches.

The LA County Department of Public Health collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels and issues warnings when levels exceed health standards.

This week, officials warned that swimming in the water at the following beaches may cause illness:

• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon
• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps
• Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier
• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from the paradise cove pier
• Windward Storm Drain at Venice Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain

Additionally, an earlier warning was lifted for Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro after recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards.

Information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline at 800- 525-5662. More information is available at the public health department's website.