Bacteria Warning Issued For Venice Beach

VENICE, CA — Those looking to take an autumn dip in the ocean may want to steer clear of some Los Angeles beaches as the County’s Public Health Department issued a bacteria advisory for four beaches — including Venice.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Monday, the division found the ocean water 100 yards up and down the beach from the Windward storm drain exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.

Beaches in the county at the Manhattan Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach Pier, Santa Monica Pier and Mothers Beach in Marina del Rey also didn’t meet state standards.

The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.

The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.