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South county beaches closed due to sewage-contaminated flows from International Border

December 26, 2021 By sdcnews

By SDCN Editor

San Diego, CA–County health has issued a general rain advisory to beachgoers to avoid water contact at all coastal beaches and bays due to sewage-contaminated flows from the International Border to the U.S.

A beach closure will remain in place for the Tijuana Slough and Imperial Beach shorelines. The water contact closure area includes all beaches from the International Border to 500 feet north of Carnation Avenue. Beach closure signs will remain in place until ocean water sampling results meet California health standards. 

Swimmers, surfers, and other water users are warned that rain brings urban runoff, which can cause bacteria levels to rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality. 

Urban runoff may contain large amounts of bacteria from a variety of sources such as animal waste, soil, and decomposing vegetation. Bacteria levels can remain elevated after a rainstorm depending upon the intensity of the storm, volume of runoff, and ocean conditions. 

Many coastal storm drains have permanent warning signs, however, additional warning signs are not posted for general rain advisories. Water contact such as swimming, surfing, and diving should be avoided during rain and for 72 hours following the rain event.

A beach closure will remain in place for the Tijuana Slough and Imperial Beach shorelines due to sewage-contaminated flows entering the United States. 

Access roads and trails within the Tijuana River Valley may also be affected by sewage-impacted runoff and should be avoided if flooded.

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