Beach Water Quality Report, December 7, 2007

This report is for water quality only.  Contact your local lifeguard service for hazards associated with rip currents and large surf.

A GENERAL ADVISORY has been issued for the San Diego County coastline due to contamination by urban runoff following rain.  Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff.   Activities such as swimming, surfing, and diving should be avoided for 3 days following rain.  The most recent rain occurred today, December 7, 2007.  The GENERAL ADVISORY will end on Monday, December 10.    The GENERAL ADVISORY applies to ocean waters as well as Mission Bay and San Diego Bay.   To see a map of locations that may be affected by urban runoff flows, log on to www.beaches911.org .    While many coastal outlets are posted with permanent metal warning signs, additional temporary signs are not posted for General Advisories.

Closures:

In addition to the General Advisory for the county coastline, signs warning of sewage contamination are posted at the following beaches.

Border Field State Park, Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand

Station: The ocean shoreline from the U.S. / Mexico border to the north end of Silver Strand

Status Since: November 30.  December 5 for IB, December 7 for Silver Strand.

For more information log in www.earth911.org or call DEH beach water quality phone HOTLINE number: (619) 338-2073