Water Quality Report, June 21

Water quality at most beaches in San Diego County is safe for recreational use. However, signs warning of contaminated water are posted at the following locations.

Closures:
These beaches are closed to water contact due to sewage spills that may impact ocean or bay waters:



La Jolla
Station: La Jolla Cove
Status Since: June 19
Reason: 720 sewage spill on June 19


Advisories:Water contact should be avoided at the following beaches due to bacterial levels that exceed health standards:

Oceanside
Station: San Luis Rey River outlet/ south jetty, to 300’ south
Status Since: May 20
Reason: Bacterial levels exceed health standards

La Jolla
Station: Children’s Pool
Status Since: Sept 1997
Reason: Bacterial levels exceed health standards


For beaches next to storm drains, rivers, and lagoon outlets: During dry weather avoid contact with runoff and recreational waters within 75 feet from where runoff enters ocean or bay waters. An epidemiological study has correlated urban runoff to an increased risk of illness among ocean users near these outlets.

Re-opened: Field measurements indicate these waters are now safe for recreational use. Signs have been removed at the following locations:

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There is quarantine on bivalve (two-shelled) shellfish, sardines, anchovies, lobster and crab consumption due to risk of PSP or domoic acid poisoning for all San Diego County coastal waters.
For more information on the shellfish quarantine call 800-553-4133.

For beaches next to storm drains, rivers, and lagoon outlets:
During dry weather avoid contact with runoff and recreational waters within 75 feet from where runoff enters ocean or bay waters. An epidemiological study has correlated urban runoff to an increased risk of illness among ocean users near these outlets.

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



Updated by Dept. of Environmental Health - County of San Diego