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7 Malibu Beaches Found To Have Unsafe Bacteria Levels
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.
MALIBU, CA — Those looking to take a winter dip in the ocean may want to steer clear of some Los Angeles beaches as the County’s Public Health Department issued a bacteria advisory for 16 beaches — including Malibu.
The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Thursday, the division found the ocean water at seven Malibu beaches throughout the county exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
- Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu
- Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove
- Escondido Creek at Escodido State Beach
- Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach
- Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach
- Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.
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The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.
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