First Of Two Rain Storms Prompts Bacteria Advisory In Long Beach
Public Health officials cautioned residents against swimming at local beaches for at least 72 hours after rainfall. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a rain advisory due to possible increases of bacteria in ocean waters in all Los Angeles beaches, including Long Beach, due to recent rainfall. The warning was put in place after Southern California was hit by the first of two atmospheric rivers forecasted for the area. The advisory will be extended as rain continues to persist at county beaches. Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enter the ocean. Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, particularly in children and the elderly.
Published : 3 months ago by Rachel Barnes in Weather Health
LONG BEACH, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a rain advisory due to possible increases of bacteria in ocean waters in all Los Angeles beaches, including Long Beach, due to recent rainfall.
The warning was issued until Sunday, Feb. 4 at 5 a.m. after Southern California was hit by the first of two atmospheric rivers forecast for the area. The advisory will be extended as rain persists at county beaches.
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” according to the LA County Department of Public Health. “Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly.”