Why we don't dive for 72 hours after rain

[pasley]

In case anyone has any doubts left about why we don't dive after a rain for 72 hours, at least anywhere near a storm drain or river, check out heal the bay wet report for last week.
Los Angeles: http://www.healthebay.org/brc/grademap.asp?map=3&date=&wet=Y
North Orange County:http://www.healthebay.org/brc/grademap.asp?map=4&date=&wet=Y
South Orange County (Laguna):http://www.healthebay.org/brc/grademap.asp?map=5&date=&wet=Y
San Diego County:http://www.healthebay.org/brc/grademap.asp?map=8&date=&wet=Y

 

[kelpmermaid]

But I am willing to take a chance.

http://www.healthebay.org/news/2004/10_28_propO/default.asp

After a walk on the beach yesterday revealed an amazing amount of new styrofoam deposits, I know what I'm going to do tomorrow.

 

[rossjc]

Im paying for it...sick...sick...sick

 

[scubacalifornia]

Interesting to see that Crescent Bay in Laguna, home of Deadman's Reef, had an A+ rating even with all the rain. I dove there on Saturday morning still a little reluctant about bacteria levels given how long and hard it rained, but figured I was pretty close to the 72 hour mark. There's a drain pipe right there on the beach next to the stairs, but I guess it probably only carries localized runoff and not too many toxins & poopies. Didn't see anything in the way of debris in the water.

 

[divinman]

I did three that day, no infections of any sort. How did everyone else fair?

Terry :06:

 

[ScubaSeanMaui]

Just fine here... 4 dives Saturday 2 days after run-off.

The flu is starting to go around, so maybe it's coincidence...

Sean

 

[sapphire]

Three dives Saturday... now an eye infection. But to be fair I had it Friday before I dove but it returned today with a vengeance!

jennifer

 

[ScubaSeanMaui]

Hope you get better quickly Jennifer!

I found a nice mask on our "Secret Garden" dive...

Looks almost new!!!

 

[sapphire]

Hope you get better quickly Jennifer!

I found a nice mask on our "Secret Garden" dive...

Looks almost new!!!

Thanks Sean! Cool find... better than a hubcap and some thrashed swim goggles!!

jj

 

[divinman]

Thanks Sean! Cool find... better than a hubcap and some thrashed swim goggles!!

jj

I found swim goggles at Vallecetos last night. It was a great and loooooong dive. 76 minutes with 40 of that at 75 ft. Gotta love diving with the deco team.

Terry