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2 Santa Monica Beaches Issued Warning For Unsafe Bacteria Levels

The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautioned residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.

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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 12 beaches — including in Santa Monica.
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 12 beaches — including in Santa Monica. (David Allen/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, 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 12 beaches — including in Santa Monica.

The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Wednesday the division found the ocean water at eight beaches in Malibu exceeded state standards for bacterial levels.

Santa Monica beaches that didn't meet state standards include:

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  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
  • Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach.
Other beaches in the county at Will Rogers State Beach, Malibu Lagoon, Topanga Canyon Beach, Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu, Escondido State Beach, Dan Blocker County Beach, Puerco Beach, Las Flores State Beach, Las Tunas County Beach and 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.

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