Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Closure and Posted Warning Status Report
Closures:
Until further notice, in Newport Bay, the bay water area from Pearson’s Port downbay to Bayshore Drive Beach is closed to swimming and diving due to a sewage spill.
Posted Warnings:
Bacterial levels in ocean and bay recreational waters exceed health standards at the following locations:
Seal Beach
- From the San Gabriel River jetty to 500 feet downcoast of the San Gabriel River jetty.
Long Term Postings due to Possible Urban Runoff Impacts
Newport Bay
- Harbor Tower Marina at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Blvd.
Beach goers should avoid contact with ocean and bay waters in these areas.
The Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions.
If you would like to report a bather illness, please call 714.433.6280 during business hours which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To report a sewage spill, please call 714.433.6419 during business hours or 714.628.7008 after business hours. For questions, call 714.433.6280 during business hours or log on to www.ocbeachinfo.com.
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