7 LA County Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels

LOS ANGELES, CA — As a heat wave continues to blanket the region this week, authorities on Monday warned against getting in the water at seven Los Angeles County beaches due to high bacteria levels.

The LA County Department of Public Health collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels and issues warnings when levels exceed health standards.

On Monday, officials warned that swimming in the water at the following beaches may cause illness:

• Avalon Beach at Catalina Island (entire swim area west of the Green Pleasure Pier)
• East Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach (Santa Monica North Tower 12, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain)
• Wilshire Boulevard storm drain at Santa Monica Beach (Santa Monica North Tower 12, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain)
• Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from Paradise Cove Pier)
• Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach (entire swim area)
• Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro (entire swim area)
• Santa Monica Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier)

Information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline at 800- 525-5662. More information is available at the public health department's website.