Crime & Safety

Santa Monica: Bacteria Levels Still Exceed Health Standards

Public health warns swimmers and surfers before swimming at two local beaches this weekend.

Two Los Angeles County beaches are under ocean water use warning Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Two Los Angeles County beaches are under ocean water use warning Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (Nicole Charky/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health extended its ocean water use warning Friday night near the Santa Monica Pier and Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey.

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

People are still urged to be careful playing or swimming in the ocean near Mother's Beach and the Santa Monica Pier.

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You can check beach water quality conditions 24- hours a day on the county's recorded beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662. Information is also available on the website.

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