Multiple popular beaches across Los Angeles County have received ocean water use warnings due to elevated bacteria levels that exceed state health standards. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued the advisories on Wednesday, cautioning that swimming in the affected areas "may increase the risk of illness."
The warnings apply to several key locations along the coast, including Hermosa Beach Pier, Redondo Beach near the Avenue I storm drain, and multiple areas along Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Beach near storm drains and the pier. Additionally, warnings are in place for Paradise Cove near the Paradise Cove Pier, Dan Blocker County Beach near Solstice Creek, and the inner swim area of Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.
A previous warning for Mother's Beach at Marina Del Rey has since been lifted, as water quality testing confirmed it is now within state standards.
These advisories come as Southern California experiences hot summer weather, prompting many residents to visit the beaches. A similar bacteria warning affected some Santa Monica and San Pedro beaches earlier this month. The health department's advisories aim to inform the public about potential risks associated with swimming in areas where water quality has been compromised by high bacteria concentrations.