Bacteria warnings issued for multiple Southern California beaches

As temperatures soar and Southern Californians flock to the coast for a cool escape, several Los Angeles County beaches have been hit with bacteria warnings.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued ocean water advisories for the following beach areas:

Beachgoers are being strongly urged to avoid the water at several spots after recent tests revealed bacteria levels above state health standards, raising the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and anyone taking a dip.

• Bel Air Bay Club storm drain at Will Rogers State Beach, extending 100 yards up and down the coast from the club border fence;
• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach
• Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
• The Castlerock storm drain at Topanga County Beach, extending 100 yards in both directions from the storm drain;
• Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, extending 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon;
• The Santa Monica Pier surrounding area, extending 100 yards in both directions.

Officials said recent water testing found bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, increasing the risk of illness for swimmers, surfers and others entering the water.

The advisories come just as Southern California braces for a heatwave — with inland areas expected to scorch past 100 degrees while beach communities will see highs in the 80s and 90s.

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