High bacteria levels causing water contact closures at these San Diego beaches
Sep 22, 2024
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:
🏖️ Cortez Avenue – Imperial Beach;
🏖️ 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
🏖️ La Jolla, La Jolla Cove Beachline
🏖️ San Diego Bay – Coronado, Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline.
More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.
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