By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–County health officials have extended water contact closures to South Bay shorelines due to ongoing sewage flow from the Tijuana River, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality reports.
The closure previously in place for the Tijuana Slough shoreline and Cortez Avenue is being extended to include the Imperial Beach shoreline.
The Tijuana River is flowing and reaching recreational waters in the area. Residents and visitors 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.
According to the County, San Diego River Dog Beach, Tamarack Beach, Buena Vista Lagoon Outlet, and La Jolla Children’s Pool remain under advisory due to high bacteria levels that have exceeded state health standards.
The ocean shoreline from the International Border to Cortez Avenue will remain closed until sampling confirms these areas are safe for water contact. The public is advised to avoid water contact as the water is impacted by sewage and may cause illness.
