Bacteria Warning Issued For LA Beaches

LOS ANGELES, CA — Those looking to take a dip in the ocean may want to steer clear of some Los Angeles beaches as the County’s Public Health Department issued a bacteria advisory for four locations.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Monday, the division found the ocean water didn't meet state standards at the following locations:

• 100 yards up and down the coast from the Santa Monica Pier;
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek at Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu;
• 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms at Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach.

The entire swimming area at Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey also didn’t meet state standards.

The Department of Public Health discourages swimming in the water at the beach because it may cause illness.

The public may see warning signs displayed at the beach. To view a list of the locations visit the Public Health Department’s website. The list will be updated when conditions change and the water is found to be safe to swim, surf and play in again.