Rain Advisory Underway On Seal Beach Coast

SEAL BEACH, CA — Orange County County Health Officers have urged swimmers and surfers to steer clear of water near storm drains for a few days, which are flushed out by rain and can contain hazards that can make them ill.

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 during and after rainstorms.

The elevated levels of bacteria can continue for a period of at least three days depending upon the intensity of the rain and the volume of the runoff.

"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, they said.

The beach water use advisory was in effect until at least 3 a.m. Wednesday.

For updated beach conditions, visit: ocbeachinfo.com/rain

Photo: Courtesy Angela Madsen, San Clemente Sunset, after the rain.