People are asked to avoid beaches in Los Angeles due to dangerous bacteria

As heavy rain hits Southern California this weekend, officials are asking the public to avoid all Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of water pollution, reports KTLA.

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According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, recent rains may cause excessive amounts of bacteria and debris to leak from nearby city streets and mountainous areas into ocean waters. This is especially true in areas around storm drains, streams and rivers.

This warning also applies to any runoff that may flow onto or linger on the beach sand.

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People who come into contact with ocean water during this period may become ill, especially children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, officials said.

The warnings will remain in effect until 8 a.m. April 3. It may be extended depending on further rainfall, health officials said.

Beaches under warning

• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica - 100 m to the right and left along the coast from the pier;
• Santa Monica Canyon Creek, Will Rogers State Beach - next to Will Rogers Tower, 100 m to the right and left along the coast from the creek;
• Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach - entire swimming area;
• Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey - entire swimming area;
• Escondido Creek, Escondido State Beach - entire swimming area;
• Pico-Kenter storm drain, Santa Monica Beach - Santa Monica South Tower 20 and 100 m up and down the coast from the storm drain;
• Malibu Lagoon, Surfrider Beach - 100 meters up and down the coast from public toilets.

“These warnings were issued because bacteria levels exceeded health standards at the last inspection,” the Department of Health said.

This agency regularly tests the level of bacteria in ocean water.

The advisory will be lifted once levels reach the standards set by the State of California.

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