They warn about water quality on the beaches of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Health Authorities They asked the public to avoid all county beaches due to seawater pollution by bacteria due to rain.

In a press releasehe Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urged residents to avoid coming into contact with water, especially near storm drains, streams and rivers because higher levels of bacteria may exist in these areas.

The warning of water quality due to contaminants from rain remains in effect for all county beaches until at least 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025.

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“Recreational waters of oceans and bays, especially near storm drains, streams and rivers, can become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards coming from city streets and mountainous areas after a rain,” the statement said.

Warnings about high levels of bacteria in ocean waters They remain in effect for 72 hours after the rains end.

The public health department warned that anyone who comes into contact with water in restricted areas may be at risk of illness.

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The warning about sea water pollution could extend if rains continue in the region.

After the rain warning is lifted, Seawater warning from Surfrider Beach to Dockweiler State Beach on World Waywill remain in force due to the runoff of debris from fires, with substances such as arsenic, asbestos and other metals, which can be harmful to health.

This alert includes any runoff that can flow or accumulate in the sand of a beach.

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For information on Los Angeles County beach conditions, available 24 hours a day, You can contact the beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662.

If you want to observe a map showing the county beaches affected and get more information you can enter this link.

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