The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an ocean water use warning through April 3 at 8 a.m. due to recent rain, which caused more bacteria and debris from nearby streets and mountain areas to flow into the ocean and contaminate waters, particularly around storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Officials stated that the warning could be extended if the rain worsens.
Several beaches, including Santa Monica Pier, were recently under a high bacteria warning. The health department mentioned that these warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. If you want to check the latest beach closures and warnings, you can do so online or by calling 1-800-525-5662.
