Why we don't dive for 72 hours after rain

[headhunter]

I've had no problems since Saturday and I didn't even bother to put drops in my ears.

Christian

 

[ICY ICE]

3 dive, no sickness, infections or colds...just an erg to dive.

In bacteria free water...of coarse.

 

[sapphire]

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

Why are all those swimmers losing their goggles in San Diego :06: ??

jennifer :biggrin:

 

[scubainspired]

For those actually concerned about the water quality. I must say that warning signs they post in LA County are incredibly small and spaced about a quarter of a mile apart. It is possible to swim, surf, or dive without even knowing that there is a possibility of some sort of danger

 

[archman]

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

I love those graphics! So dramatic.