2 Beaches In Long Beach Found To Have Unsafe Bacteria Levels
The Long Beach Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast. Long Beach residents have been warned against swimming at two city beaches due to high levels of bacteria in the water. The Long Beach Health Department collects samples weekly to monitor bacteria levels. The ocean water exceeded state standards for bacterial levels at these beaches. Officials advise people to avoid contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.
Published : 2 months ago by Rachel Barnes in Health
LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach residents were cautioned against swimming at two city beaches due to high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Long Beach Health Department.
The department collects samples weekly from various sites year-round to test and monitor bacteria levels. On Thursday, the division found the ocean water exceeded state standards for bacterial levels at these beaches:
Officials recommend avoiding contact with ocean water for three days after rainfall to avoid illness, especially near flowing storm drains, creeks and rivers.