High bacteria levels: Further closures of water contact points and warnings for beaches in the county

High bacteria levels: Further closures of water contact points and warnings for beaches in the county

Imperial Beach
A lone surfer ignores a sign warning beachgoers about water pollution in Imperial Beach. REUTERS/Mike Bake

According to county health officials, several beaches in San Diego County were closed to swimmers and surfers on Sunday due to high bacteria levels.

Due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards, water contact bans have been imposed at the following locations:

  • Coronado Shoreline, seashore from Avenida Lunar to North Beach
  • Silver Strand Shoreline, seashore from North Carnation to South Avenida Lunar
  • Imperial Beach Shorelines, seashore from the southern end of Seacoast Drive to north of Carnation Avenue
  • Tijuana Slough Shoreline, seashore of the US-Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge

In addition, water contact warnings have been issued for the following locations because bacteria levels exceeded health standards:

  • La Jolla, children’s pool
  • Mission Bay, North Cove
  • Vacation Isle, 150 feet on each side of the south outflow

For more information about water pollution in San Diego County, visit sdbeachinfo.com.

City News Service contributed to this article.

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