Ocean Recreation Water Quality Warnings and Advisories: October ...

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Time: 04:20 p.m.

Date: October 2, 2012

Closure and Posted Warning Status Report-

Closures:
? Until further notice, in Seal Beach, from the San Gabriel River to 500 feet downcoast of the San Gabriel River is closed to swimming, surfing and diving due to a sewage spill.

Posted Warnings: Bacterial levels in ocean and bay recreational waters exceed health standards at the following locations:

Huntington State Beach
? From 500 feet upcoast of the projection of Newland Street to 500 feet downcoast of the projection of Magnolia Street.

Newport Bay
? Newport Dunes East at swim area.

Newport Bay
? Via Genoa Beach.

Newport Bay
? Ruby Avenue Beach.

Laguna Beach
? 150 feet upcoast and 150 feet downcoast of the projection of Bluebird Canyon Drive.

Dana Point
? From the Dana Point Harbor breakwater to 300 feet downcoast of the Dana Point Harbor breakwater at Doheny State Beach.

Dana Point
? 500 feet upcoast of the projection of the last campground to the end of the park at Doheny State Beach.

Dana Point
? All of Capistrano County Beach.

Dana Point
? All of Capistrano Bay Community Beach.

San Clemente
? 500 feet upcoast and 500 feet downcoast of Poche Creek at Poche Beach.

San Clemente
? 300 feet at the projection of Lifeguard Headquarters.

San Clemente
? 150 feet upcoast and 150 feet downcoast of the projection of Avenida De Las Palmeras.

Long Term Postings due to Possible Urban Runoff Impacts-

Newport Bay

? Harbor Tower Marina at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Blvd.

Beach goers should avoid contact with ocean and bay waters in these areas.

The Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions.

If you would like to report a bather illness, please call 714.433.6280 during business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To report a sewage spill, please call 714.433.6419 during business hours or 714.628.7008 after business hours.

For questions, please call 714.433.6280 during business hours or log on to www.ocbeachinfo.com

Source: http://www.sanclementetimes.com/2012/10/02/ocean-recreation-water-quality-warnings-and-advisories-august-19/

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