The Imperial Beach shoreline has been reopened after heavy rains prompted health officials to close several beaches due to sewage-contaminated runoff nearly a week ago.
The County Department of Environmental Health closed the Silver Strand, Coronado and Imperial Beach shorelines from the International Border through Coronado due to contaminated flows from the Tijuana River into San Diego County beaches.
The increase in runoff was attributed to heavy rainfall over the weekend.
On Wednesday, health officials confirmed that water quality testing along the Silver Strand and Coronado shorelines met state health standards and could be reopened to the public.
A day later, the stretch of beach from the U.S.-Mexico border to north Imperial Beach reopened after sampling confirmed the water was safe for recreational use, DEH said.
Water closures are often issued near the border after rainfall due to contamination from the Tijuana River flowing north. Another bout of storms is expected this week.
