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High bacteria levels causing water contact closures at these San Diego beaches

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Heading out to one of San Diego's beaches soon? You might want to check this list of water contact closures and advisories first.

Several San Diego County beaches were closed to swimmers and surfers Sunday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

⛔ Water contact closures issued for these San Diego County beaches

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

🏖️ Imperial Beach Shoreline, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacost Drive through north of Imperial Beach Pier

🏖️ Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge

⚠️ Water contact advisories issued for these San Diego County beaches

Additionally, water contact advisories were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

🏖️ La Jolla, Children's Pool

🏖️ La Jolla, La Jolla Cove Beachline

🏖️ Mission Bay, Tecolote Shores - swim area

🏖️ Mission Bay, Fiesta Island - Northwest Shoreline

🏖️ Mission Bay, Ventura Cove - 300' north and south of the drain

🏖️ Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south of Avenida Lunar

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


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