SAN DIEGO–The County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health has extended the existing water contact closure area at the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge shoreline north to include all of Imperial Beach.
Sewage-contaminated runoff in the Tijuana River has been entering the Tijuana Estuary as a result of recent rainfall. Observations indicate contamination of ocean water is likely in Imperial Beach. Signs warning of sewage contaminated water will remain in place until sampling results indicate the ocean water is safe for recreational use.