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Bacteria Warning Issued For 1 Santa Monica Beach

Increased bacteria levels at the Santa Monica Pier make for unsafe swimming conditions, the public health department said Monday.

An ocean water use warning was issued for the Santa Monica Pier on Monday.
An ocean water use warning was issued for the Santa Monica Pier on Monday. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, CA — Visitors should avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the water at the Santa Monica Pier, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department announced on Monday.

Elevated bacteria levels in the beach water makes it unsafe for contact. Water use warnings were also issued Monday for the Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey and Inner Bacrillo Beach in San Pedro.

Check back in on beach conditions using the health department's hotline, 800-525-5662, or the department's website.

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