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High bacteria levels causing water contact closures at these San Diego beaches

Several San Diego County beaches are closed Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials. San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches.

Water contact closures issued for these San Diego County beaches

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

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

-- Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacost Drive to north of Carnation Avenue;

-- Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge.

Water contact advisories issued for these San Diego County beaches

Additionally, water contact advisories have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

-- La Jolla, Children's Pool;

-- Coronado, Avenida Lunar;

-- Ocean Beach, Dog Beach -- San Diego River outlet to 300' south.

More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.

Here's what the different Beach Water Management Tiered Systems mean, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality. (County of San Diego)
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