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Bacteria Warning Issued For Several Santa Monica Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing at several beaches.

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Several Los Angeles beaches were issued bacteria warnings Tuesday night after testing showed the bacteria levels exceeded state standards.
Several Los Angeles beaches were issued bacteria warnings Tuesday night after testing showed the bacteria levels exceeded state standards. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, CA — An ocean water use warning is underway for several Los Angeles beaches, including Santa Monica beaches, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday night.

"The warning has been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested," public health officials said.

Swimmers and surfers were cautioned before visiting the following beaches:

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  • Pico-Kenter Storm Drain in Santa Monica. Santa Monica South Tower 20
  • Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey
  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
  • Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, Near Tower 18
  • Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
  • Ashland Ave. Storm Drain in Santa Monica, Santa Monica South Tower 20

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. Information is also available at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.

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