Water contact closures issued for San Diego beaches, just days after Pacific Beach closure

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

Just last Friday, 25,000 of gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean, putting a water contact closure in place along a section of Pacific Beach, according to the County of San Diego.

The city said the spill was caused by a vandalized sewer manhole and was not planned and it was not clear exactly when the spill began. After testing confirmed the water was safe, the closure was lifted Saturday for Pacific Beach.

Here's what contact closures and advisories remain in effect:

Water contact closures in San Diego County

• Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
• Coronado Shoreline, ocean shoreline from Avenida Lunar to North Beach;
• Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from Carnation to Avenida Lunar;
• Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from south end of Seacoast Drive to Carnation Avenue;
• Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge.

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Water contact advisories in San Diego County

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

• La Jolla, Children's Pool;
• Ocean Beach, Dog Beach;
• Mission Bay, Campland Beachline;
• Mission Bay, De Anza Cove - swim area;
• Oceanside, San Luis Rey River outlet to 300' South.

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