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Ocean Use Advisory Issued For Manhattan Beach Water

This advisory will be in effect until Thursday at 10 a.m.

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Surfers and swimmers are advised to remain out of the ocean due to the recent rainfall and bacteria, trash, debris that can wind up in the ocean.
Surfers and swimmers are advised to remain out of the ocean due to the recent rainfall and bacteria, trash, debris that can wind up in the ocean. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA—A beach water use advisory is now in effect until Thursday, warning people of possible bacteria in the water following rainfall.

The recent rainfall, bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. People who enter the water in these areas could become ill, according to Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH.

This advisory will be in effect until at least Thursday at 1o a.m.

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Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800-525-5662. Information is also available online at: PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.

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