Ocean Advisory In Dana Point

DANA POINT, CA — An ocean advisory was released on Wednesday for Dana Point near Poche creek at Poche beach. As of October 4, this advisory is still in effect, following the initial posting on Sept. 26.

Ocean or bay water advisories are issued to alert the public of real or possible elevated bacteria levels associated with urban and storm runoff at outlets, such as storm drains, creeks and rivers that can impact ocean and bay waters.

Ocean bacterial levels have exceeded health standards in the mixing zone between the runoff and the receiving ocean water, according to Orange County Health officials.

The advisory is in Dana Point – 75 feet upcoast and 75 feet downcoast of Poche Creek at Poche Beach.

"The Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers," OC Health stated on their website. "Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions."

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