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Beach and River Water Quality

Based on samples collected August 20, 2018

Article Source: County of San Mateo CA

San Mateo County Beach and Creek Water Sample Results

Postings for August 22, 2018
Based on samples collected August 20, 2018

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San Mateo County Environmental Health Services advises you to avoid contact with the following beaches and creeks due to elevated levels of bacteria that may be hazardous to your health.

BEACH (PACIFIC-SIDE) POSTINGS:
Linda Mar #5 (Linda Mar Blvd.)
San Gregorio Beach (NOT SAMPLED)
Pillar Point #7 (W. Point Ave. Beach)

CREEK POSTINGS:
San Pedro Creek
San Vicente Creek (at Fitzgerald)
Frenchman's Creek (at Venice-North)
Pilarcitos Creek (at Venice-South)
San Gregorio Creek
Pomponio Creek

BEACH (BAYSIDE) POSTINGS:
Erckenbrack Park
Marlin Park

Important Reminder: The County advises you not to swim in ocean waters during, and 3 days after a storm event. When swimming in ocean waters, always stay at least 300 feet from a flowing storm drain or creek mouth.

For more information, or to view results on an interactive beach map, visitsmchealth.org/beaches. Results are updated weekly on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

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San Mateo County | Environmental Health Services
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite #100
San Mateo, CA 94403
smchealth.org/beaches

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