Weather
Careful Going Into the Water at Beaches; Bacteria Levels Up Following Rain
Health officials noted that rain runoff can carry debris and bacteria into the ocean, making conditions particularly treacherous for people.
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to the overnight rain, Los Angeles and Orange County health officials Monday issued the customary warning for swimmers and surfers to use caution in the ocean water near storm drains, creeks and rivers.
Health officials noted that rain runoff can carry debris and bacteria into the ocean, making conditions particularly treacherous for people entering the water near discharge sites.
Los Angeles and Orange County health officials issued a rain advisory, urging people heading to the beach to avoid in areas where runoff is being dumped into the ocean.
Find out what's happening in Redondo Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers only comprise a small portion of the beach, therefore, anybody who wants to go to the beach will still be able to enjoy their outing," according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which said its rain advisory will remain in place until 7 a.m. Thursday.
-- City News Service, photo via Pixabay
