Sewage Spill Closes San Diego River Dog Beach In Ocean Beach

SAN DIEGO, CA — A beach in San Diego was closed Wednesday after thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into the surrounding water, authorities said.

A water contact closure was issued for San Diego River Dog Beach in Ocean Beach after roughly 18,000 gallons of sewage were discharged in the area, with roughly 9,000 gallons reaching the San Diego River near Friars Road and Sea World Drive, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality.

Beachgoers were warned that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness. Officials said the water contact closure will stay in place until sampling confirms conditions are safe.

The closure is part of ongoing beach safety measures. The Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach, Silver Strand and Coronado Shoreline remain closed due to sewage contamination.

Tidelands Park, North Cove Vacation Isle, Campland, De Anza Cove, La Jolla Cove, Avenida de la Playa, Moonlight Beach, San Luis Rey River and La Jolla Children's Pool also remain under advisory due to elevated bacteria levels.