Rain Brings Elevated Bacteria Levels To Beaches Near Palisades

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Wednesday night issued an ocean water use warning for several local beaches.

Health officials caution swimmers and surfers planning to visit and play in ocean waters at the following Los Angeles County beaches:

• Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
• Pico-Kenter Storm Drain at Santa Monica Beach
• Ashland Avenue Storm Drain 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

Warnings were lifted for two beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards: Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.

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.