High bacteria levels detected at several LA County beaches, prompting warning to swimmers

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- High bacteria levels prompted Los Angeles County health officials Thursday to warn swimmers to stay out of the water at several popular beaches.

The affected beaches are:

-- Avenue I storm drain at Redondo Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

-- Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu, 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms;

-- Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes Estates, 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek;

-- Redondo Beach Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier;

-- Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, entire swim area;

-- Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier;

-- Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier; and

-- Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, entire swim area.

Meanwhile, a previous warning was lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards:

-- 40th Street extension in Manhattan Beach;

-- Manhattan Beach Pier;

-- Hermosa Beach Pier; and

-- Redondo Beach at Sapphire Street.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county's beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information can be found at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.