Beach Water Use Warning Extends In Marina Del Rey After Rainfall

MARINA DEL REY, CA — A ocean water use warning remains in effect for several Los Angeles County beaches after rainfall brought elevated levels of bacteria earlier this week.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Thursday night issued an ocean water use warning for the following beaches:

• Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
• Dockweiler State Beach – Culver City Storm Drain
• Dockweiler State Beach – Westchester Storm Drain
• Dockweiler State Beach – Imperial Highway Storm Drain (Dockweiler Tower 56)
• Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
• Malibu Pier in Malibu
• Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

Swimmers and surfers were warned before visiting and playing in ocean waters due to elevated bacteria levels.

Warnings were lifted for four beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

• Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach
• Ashland Avenue Storm Drain in Santa Monica
• Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
• Redondo Beach at Sapphire Street

Beachgoers can check out beach conditions and see a map of impacted locations before heading to the water on the county's website or by calling the 24-hour beach closure hotline at 1-800- 525-5662.