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Water contact closures, advisories listed for San Diego County beaches

A sign at the beach in Imperial Beach reads "Keep Out, Sewage Contaminated Water" beneath swirling clouds on September 30, 2023.
Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California Local
A sign at the beach in Imperial Beach reads "Keep Out, Sewage Contaminated Water" beneath swirling clouds on September 30, 2023.

Several San Diego County beaches are closed Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches.

Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

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  • Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar;
  • Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacost 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 have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

  • La Jolla, Children's Pool;
  • Coronado, Avenida Lunar;
  • Ocean Beach, Dog Beach — San Diego River outlet to 300' south.

More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found at sdbeachinfo.com.

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