Bacteria Levels Unsafe At Malibu Beaches, Will Rogers: County

MALIBU, CA — Elevated bacteria levels at four Malibu-area beaches are unsafe for swimming, county health officials announced.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday said routine testing revealed that bacteria levels exceeded health standards at Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach and Topanga Beach.

Additionally, bacteria levels were deemed unsafe at Santa Monica Pier, Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.

Officials warned that beachgoers should not enter the water in those areas.

Updated information about water safety is available by calling 800-525-5662 and online.