A water contact closure issued Friday along a section of Pacific Beach after thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean nearby was lifted Saturday afternoon, according to the County of San Diego.
Friday's closure affected Loring Street all the way south past Crystal Pier to Hornblend Street after the spill near Missouri Street. Officials lifted the closure just after 3 p.m., saying bacteria levels were within state limits and the water was safe.
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About 25,000 gallons of sewage "entered the ocean," according to the San Diego County's Beach & Bay Water Quality Program, which also stated that contamination signs have been posted in the area.
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NBC 7 reached out to city officials for more information about what caused the spill but has not heard back.
Beachgoers' plans impacted by Pacific Beach water contact closure
NBC 7's Kelvin Henry spoke with beachgoers before the closure was lifted, who said the closure impacted their plans.
"We were planning on going straight to the beach, but obviously, there's a sewage spill, so that kind of hampered our plans," beachgoer Erica Barraza said. "I'm a little bit disappointed because I'm lugging all of this stuff down there for all of my kids, so having to lug it back up the stairs is not fun.
Chesiree Katter says she decided not to take a dip in the water but others ignored the advice.
"I just heard people talking about it too, like people trying to get out on the surf, and it seems like there are still people braving it, but I wouldn't take the chance," Katter said. "Hopefully, this clears out soon, and there is no lasting impact."
