Overview
- Public health officials continue ocean water warnings at several Los Angeles County sites where recent samples exceeded California bacterial standards.
- Areas still under advisory include Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach, the Castlerock storm drain at Topanga Beach, Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach, and the Marie Canyon storm drain at Puerco Beach.
- Several locations were cleared after new testing, including Leo Carrillo State Beach, Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey, the Pulga storm drain area at Will Rogers State Beach, and the Santa Monica Pier.
- The guidance focuses on 100-yard buffers near creeks, storm drains, and piers, with officials urging people to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in affected waters.
- The advisories coincide with a National Weather Service heat advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and residents can check status updates via the 24-hour hotline at 800-525-5662 or the county’s online map.