High Bacteria Levels: More Water Contact Closures, Advisories Listed for County Beaches

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 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 north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar
• 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

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

• La Jolla, Children’s Pool
• Mission Bay, North Cove
• Vacation Isle, 150 feet each side of the southern drain

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

City News Service contributed to this article.