Date: August 2, 2016
Time: 4:21 p.m.
Closure and Posted Warning Status Report
Closures: No ocean, harbor or bay water closures are currently in effect.
Posted warnings:
Bacterial levels in ocean and bay recreational waters exceed health standards at the following locations the last time they were tested:
Newport Bay: Abalone Avenue Beach on the south side of Balboa Island
Long term postings due to possible urban runoff impacts
Newport Bay: Harbor Tower Marina at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Boulevard. Beach goers should avoid contact with ocean and bay waters in these areas.
Posted advisory warnings
Bacterial levels in ocean and bay recreational waters exceed health standards at the following locations the last time they were tested:
Laguna Beach: 150 feet in front of Hotel Laguna drain
Dana Point: 75 feet upcoast and 75 feet downcoast of Salt Creek at Monarch Beach
San Clemente: 150 feet of Trafalgar Canyon
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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