Some beach areas in the county have been closed to swimmers and surfers Sunday because of high bacteria levels, say county health officials.
Water contact closures were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
— Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north of Carnation Avenue to south of Avenida Lunar;
— Imperial Beach Shoreline, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through north of Carnation Avenue;
— Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge due to cross boundary flows.
Additionally, water contact advisories were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
— La Jolla, Children’s Pool;
— Coronado, Avenida Lunar;
— Mission Bay, Tecolote Shores – swim area;
— Mission Bay, Fiesta Island – Northwest Shoreline;
— Ocean Beach – Dog Beach, San Diego River outlet to 300′ south.
More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.
