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The erosion at Cabrillo Beach, caused by this year’s El Niño, has led to heavy erosion and prompted public health officials to add two more locations to the list of Los Angeles County beaches affected by high levels of bacteria. According to KTLA, these two locations – the entire swim area of Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro – are now considered dangerous until further notice by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
This means that beach visitors are advised to stay out of these Los Angeles County beaches to avoid any health risks associated with the high bacteria levels. These two locations join eight others that the department publicized on Tuesday where beach visitors should avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean. Unlike ocean water use warnings issued in the winter and spring that expire 72 hours after recent rainfall ends, these current warnings will remain in place until bacteria levels return to an acceptable level in tests.
For more information, individuals can call 800-525-5662 or visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/beach.
