An L.A. Times article today said the bacterial counts were the highest in five years. :11:
Also, "Los Angeles County coastal waters this summer contained the highest levels of harmful bacteria measured during the last five years, accumulating more failing grades for human health standards than any other swimming beaches in California."
and "Extraordinarily high bacteria counts also surfaced throughout the summer in the near-shore waters next to the Santa Monica and Redondo Beach piers, just off Dockweiler and Will Rogers state beaches, and along the more isolated beaches at Latigo Point and Paradise Cove — despite millions of dollars spent on cleanup."
"It's always a little nasty out here, a bit of funk," Bleumling said Wednesday, emerging from the surf at Malibu, a longboard tucked under his arm. Every time he paddles out, he said, there's some health risk. "It's like going to Mexico. You might get sick, or you might not."
Hey, but don't worry, it's attributed to things like sewer spills, pet waste :11doh: , fertilizer, oil and other pollution washing off lawns and pavement and ultimately into the sea.
"Overall, nearly 20% of beaches in Los Angeles County received grades of D and F, while 57% received A's, 18% received Bs and 5% Cs. By comparison, only 2% of Orange County beaches received Ds and Fs, and 1% of San Diego County beaches. No beaches in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties got failing marks."
"Health officials recommend avoiding ocean waters within 100 yards of a flowing storm drain or stream."
Where can I buy Hazmat diving equipment?
Also, "Los Angeles County coastal waters this summer contained the highest levels of harmful bacteria measured during the last five years, accumulating more failing grades for human health standards than any other swimming beaches in California."
and "Extraordinarily high bacteria counts also surfaced throughout the summer in the near-shore waters next to the Santa Monica and Redondo Beach piers, just off Dockweiler and Will Rogers state beaches, and along the more isolated beaches at Latigo Point and Paradise Cove — despite millions of dollars spent on cleanup."
"It's always a little nasty out here, a bit of funk," Bleumling said Wednesday, emerging from the surf at Malibu, a longboard tucked under his arm. Every time he paddles out, he said, there's some health risk. "It's like going to Mexico. You might get sick, or you might not."
Hey, but don't worry, it's attributed to things like sewer spills, pet waste :11doh: , fertilizer, oil and other pollution washing off lawns and pavement and ultimately into the sea.
"Overall, nearly 20% of beaches in Los Angeles County received grades of D and F, while 57% received A's, 18% received Bs and 5% Cs. By comparison, only 2% of Orange County beaches received Ds and Fs, and 1% of San Diego County beaches. No beaches in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties got failing marks."
"Health officials recommend avoiding ocean waters within 100 yards of a flowing storm drain or stream."
Where can I buy Hazmat diving equipment?
