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Marina del Rey Beach Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels
The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.
MARINA DEL REY, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautioned residents against visiting the beach due to increases of bacteria in ocean waters at four Los Angeles beaches, including Marina del Rey.
The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Monday, the division found the entire swimming area at Mothers Beach exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.
Beaches in the county at Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Santa Monica Pier and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro also didn’t meet state standards.
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The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.
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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