By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has issued new closures and advisories to San Diego County beaches due to sewage flowing from the Tijuana River, public health officials said.
The water contact closure previously in place for the Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand Shorelines, and Avenida Lunar, was extended to include the Coronado shoreline.
According to the County Environmental Health Department, the Tijuana River is flowing and reaching recreational waters. Beach-goers are advised that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness. Ocean waters will remain closed until sampling and field observations confirm these areas are safe for water contact.
The County lifted advisories for San Diego River Outlet Dog Beach, Tecolote Shores, and Ski Beach. Water quality samples met California’s health standards.
Advisories were issued for Tidelands Park, San Luis Rey River, Bonita Cove, Crown Point, Campland, Fanuel Park, Comfort Station at Leisure Lagoon, Fiesta Island NW Shore, La Jolla Cove, and Children’s Pool. Beach-goers are advised that bacteria levels have exceeded state health standards and may cause illness.
The County issued closures for the Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand Shorelines, and Avenida Lunar due to high bacteria levels in the water.
The ocean shoreline from the International Border through Avenida Lunar will remain closed until sampling confirms these areas are safe for water contact.
