High bacteria levels cause water contact closures at San Diego beaches on Labor Day weekend

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:

🏖️ 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

🏖️ San Diego Bay - Coronado, Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline

🏖️ Del Mar, San Dieguito River outlet - 150 feet north and south

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

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