San Diego County Extends Beach Closure To Coronado Shoreline

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County health officials Monday extended the closure of beach areas due to pollution from the Tijuana River to include the entire Coronado shoreline, along with the Imperial Beach and Silver Strand shorelines, Coronado Avenida Lunar and Tijuana Slough.

"Beach-goers are advised that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness," the county Department of Environmental Health and Quality said on Monday. "Ocean waters will remain closed until sampling and field observations confirm these areas are safe for water contact."

The DEHQ on Sunday announced the closures of Silver Strand Shoreline and Coronado Avenida Lunar.

Officials said the Tijuana River "is flowing and reaching recreational waters."

In related news, the county issued an advisory for the La Jolla Cove beachline, La Jolla Children's Pool, North Bonita Cove in Mission Bay, San Dieguito River Outlet in Del Mar and San Elijo Lagoon Outlet due to excess bacteria in the water.

More information on beach advisories or closures can be found at sdbeachinfo.com/ or by calling 24-hour hotline at 619-338-2073.

— City News Service