Public health officials are urging people to avoid the water at several L.A. County beaches this Memorial Day weekend due to high levels of bacteria.
Public health officials are urging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water at several Los Angeles County beaches during thePopular beaches were reported to have ocean bacteria levels that exceed California standards and could cause illness to swimmers, especially children and older adults, according to theIn Malibu, warnings have been issued for Topanga Canyon Beach, Surfrider Beach and Latigo Shore Drive.
Contamination from runoff water can increase levels of bacteria, such as E. coli and salmonella, in the ocean, especially near storm drains and creeks, according to county health officials.Escondido Creek at Escondido BeachLas Flores Creek at Las Flores BeachPico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach
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