2 Malibu 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 four Los Angeles County beaches, including two in Malibu.

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:

• Santa Monica Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)
• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon)
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cover Pier)
• Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey (100 yards up and down the coast from the swim area)

Additionally, earlier warnings have been cleared at several other beaches after followup testing revealed bacteria levels within state standards:

• The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

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.