Several San Diego County beaches are closed to swimmers and surfers Sunday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.
Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
— Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive to north of Carnation Avenue;
— Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
Additionally, water contact advisories were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
— La Jolla, Children’s Pool;
— Silver Strand State Beach – N end (campground);
— Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Guard Shack – Coronado;
— Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Lifeguard Tower – Coronado;
— San Diego Bay – Coronado, Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline.
More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.