At Border Field State Park, horseback riding is allowed but not swimming or surfing for now.
While they re-opened IB for water contact, officials will limit activities at Border Field State Park. They’ll allow horseback riding, for instance, but not swimming or surfing. Photo by Chris Stone

Officials lifted a water contact closure for the Imperial Beach shoreline Sunday, according to the county.

The reopening included beaches from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Carnation Avenue in Imperial Beach.

“Recent water quality testing has confirmed that the ocean water is safe for recreational use along the Imperial Beach shoreline following recent sewage impacts,” the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality officials said.

The shoreline from the border to the south end of Seacoast Drive will remain closed until sampling confirms these areas are also safe for contact, the department said.

City News Service