Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for SD County Beaches

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

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

— Coronado Shoreline;

— Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar;

— Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacost 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.

Additionally, a water contact advisory has been issued for the following location due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

— La Jolla, Children’s Pool.

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

–City News Service