Beach Water Use Advisory Issued For Palos Verdes Beaches

PALOS VERDES, CA — A beach water use advisory is in effect for all Los Angeles County beaches due to rainfall, health officials said Tuesday.

Residents should stay out of the water until at least Friday at 7:30 a.m., Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH said. This advisory could be extended depending on further rainfall.

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Health officials are cautioning residents that 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 after a rainfall.

People who enter the water in these areas could become sick.

"The Department of Public Health recommends that beach users avoid contact with ocean water for a period of three days after significant rainfall, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers," officials said.

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

The Department of Public Health recommends that beach users avoid contact with ocean water for a period of 3 days after significant rainfall, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.

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