Advisory Listed for San Diego County Beaches Due to Bacteria Levels

Some San Diego County beach areas have been deemed unhealthy for swimmers and surfers today because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

Water contact closures were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

— Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south of Avenida Lunar;

— Imperial Beach Shoreline, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through north of Carnation Avenue;

— Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from the U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge due to cross boundary flows.

Additionally, a water contact advisory was issued for the following location due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

   — La Jolla, Children’s Pool.

More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found here.

-City News Service