According to county health officials, several San Diego County beaches were closed to swimmers and surfers Saturday because of high bacteria levels.
Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
— Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar;
— 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;
— Coronado, Avenida Lunar;
— Coronado, North Beach – Dog Beach;
— Coronado, Coronado Lifeguard Tower;
— Mission Bay, North Cove; and
— Vacation Isle, 150 feet each side of the southern drain.
More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.
–City News Service