Water contact closures, advisories listed for these San Diego County beaches

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

Although the county is known for its world-class beaches, its reputation has recently been sullied due to water quality concerns.

"I definitely don't want to be going into the water if there are quality concerns," San Diego resident Sarah Blain told NBC 7 on Saturday.

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According to the International Boundary and Water Commission, a third pump started working Wednesday in Mexico. That should help stem the tide of contaminated water into San Diego's South Bay.

Less sewage flowed through the Tijuana River on Thursday than on previous days, which could lead to improving water quality along the shoreline. However, people at the beach were still concerned about the long-term health impacts.

"It's been a recurring issue since we've been here," said 11-year resident of San Diego Randy Bishop. "My main concern is just worrying about what this means for the San Diego area going forward. I have young kids that I want to be able to come out to the beach for years to come, and I'm concerned about the direction that it's going."

⛔ Water contact closures 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;

-- Silver Strand State Beach - N end (campground);

-- Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Guard Shack - Coronado;

-- Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Lifeguard Tower - Coronado;

-- San Diego Bay - Coronado, Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline.

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

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

• 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

⚠️ 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
• Silver Strand State Beach - N end (campground)
• Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Guard Shack - Coronado
• Silver Strand State Beach, Silver Strand Lifeguard Tower - Coronado
• San Diego Bay - Coronado, Glorietta Bay Park Shoreline

More information on water contamination in San Diego County can be found here.

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