Rain Advisory Lifted For SD County Coastal Waters

SAN DIEGO, CA — A general rain advisory has been lifted for all coastal waters in San Diego County, health officials announced Saturday.

The county Department of Environmental Health and Quality on Friday had issued a rain advisory in connection with recent rainfall. Urban runoff can increase bacteria levels in ocean and bay waters and could cause illness.

Health officials also on Saturday lifted the closure for Encina Creek in Carlsbad, Silver Strand and Coronado Shoreline. Recent water quality samples met state health standards, officials said.

The advisory was also lifted for Tidelands Park in Coronado.

The ocean shoreline from the International Border to the north end of Imperial Beach will remain closed until sampling confirms these areas are safe for water contact.

Children's Pool in La Jolla, Campland in Mission Bay and La Jolla Cove remain under advisory. Beachgoers were advised that bacteria levels have exceeded state health standards and may cause illness.

Beach advisory updates and closure information are available at www.sdbeachinfo.com or by calling the 24-hour hotline at 619-338-2073.

—City News Service