Ocean Use Warning Extends At Avalon Weeks After Sewage Spill

AVALON, CA — Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday night issued an ocean water use warning for Avalon Beach at Catalina Island.

Bacteria at Avalon Beach at Catalina Island, 50 feet west of the pier, exceeded state bacteria level standards, health officials said Monday. The warning was lifted for Topanga Canyon Beach.

"The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) continues cautioning residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers," officials said.

The caution follows a 17-million gallon sewage spill in the Santa Monica Bay in July, prompting health officials to issue updated warnings for beaches along the Los Angeles coastline.

Public health has caution people for weeks after the spill at Los Angeles beaches, including Malibu, San Pedro, Catalina, Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades and the El Segundo and Dockweiler Beach areas.

Visit the county's website to learn more about beach conditions or call 1-800- 525-5662.

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