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Los Angeles County warns of high bacteria at multiple beaches amid heat wave
Health officials advise against swimming at six Los Angeles County beaches after tests show bacteria exceeding state standards.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that elevated bacteria levels have triggered water safety warnings for several popular beaches, including Santa Monica, Paradise Cove, Redondo, Venice, Topanga County and Manhattan Beach.
The advisories, which cover anywhere from 100 yards to entire swimming zones, come as a prolonged heat wave pushes temperatures higher across Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories lasting into mid‑October, citing an El Niño‑driven Kelvin wave and above‑normal sea‑surface temperatures as contributing factors.
While most beaches remain open, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro were removed from the list after recent samples fell within state standards. Heal the Bay rated Redondo Beach and the Manhattan Beach Pier area with an “F” on its Beach Report Card, while Malibu Lagoon received a “C.”
Key facts
- Los Angeles County health officials issued water safety warnings for six beaches due to high bacteria levels. (nypost.com)
- The warnings cover portions of Santa Monica, Paradise Cove, Redondo, Venice, Topanga County and Manhattan Beach. (nypost.com)
- Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach and Inner Cabrillo Beach were removed from the warning list after recent testing. (nypost.com)
- Heal the Bay gave Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier an “F” grade, while Malibu Lagoon received a “C.” (nypost.com)
- The heat wave is expected to continue through mid‑October, driven by an El Niño‑related Kelvin wave. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Nearly a dozen beaches hit with disgusting health warnings as heat wave scorches California”
