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

LOS ANGELES – AUGUST 09:  Warning signs keep bathers out of the water at the south end of Venice Beach on August 9, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. The closure of a two-mile stretch of beach near Ballona Creek, after a pumping station failure sent between 20,000 and 30,000 gallons of raw sewage into the ocean, is a common problem on many Los Angeles and Orange County beaches. According to a recently released study by the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) and Stanford University researches, pollution on Southern California beaches affects 1.5 million people each year. Reportedly, between 627,800 and 1,479,200 “excess” cases of gastrointestinal illness, generally associated with swimming in contaminated water, inflicts symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea. Healthcare costs for illnesses related to beach bacteria run from approximate $21 million to $414 millions a year.    (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Heading out to one of San Diego's beaches soon? You might want to check this list of water contact closures and advisories first.

Several San Diego County beaches were closed to swimmers and surfers Sunday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

⛔ 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:

🏖️ Coronado Shoreline, ocean shoreline from Avenida Lunar to North Beach

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

🏖️ Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast 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 were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

🏖️ La Jolla, Children's Pool

🏖️ Mission Bay, North Cove

🏖️ Vacation Isle, 150 feet each side of the southern drain

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


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