8 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

LOS ANGELES, CA — High bacteria levels prompted public health officials on Thursday to warn against getting in the water at eight 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:

• Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain)
• Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms)
• Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes Estates (100 yards up and down the coast from the creek)
• Redondo Beach Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, (entire swim area)
• Santa Monica Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro (entire swim area)

Meantime, an earlier warning was lifted for the following beaches after recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards:

• 40th Street extension in Manhattan Beach
• Manhattan Beach Pier
• Hermosa Beach Pier
• Redondo Beach at Sapphire Street.

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.