San Diego County Beaches Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels

Several San Diego County beaches were closed to swimmers and surfers on Saturday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

Water contact closures have been issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

1. Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south Avenida Lunar
2. Imperial Beach Shorelines, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive to north of Carnation Avenue
3. Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S./Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Additionally, water contact advisories were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:

• La Jolla, Children's Pool
• Coronado, Avenida Lunar
• Coronado, North Beach - Dog Beach
• Coronado, Coronado Lifeguard Tower
• Mission Bay, North Cove
• Vacation Isle, 150 feet each side of the southern drain

For more information on water contamination in San Diego County, visit sdbeachinfo.com.

-City News Service

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