County Bacteria Warning: Avoid Water Near San Gabriel River Mouth

You might want to avoid taking a dip in the waters off the northernmost part of Seal Beach, as well as several others beaches in Orange County, warns the Orange County Health Care Agency.

County staff recently issued bacteria warnings for a number local beaches including spots in Seal Beach, San Clemente and Dana Point.

Bacteria numbers are higher in ocean water and bay waters near storm drains, creeks and rivers, according to the health agency.

Swimmers should avoid coastal waters affected by discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions.

According to ocbeachinfo.com, beach-goers should avoid contact with ocean and bay waters in the following locations:

 Seal Beach

• From the San Gabriel River breakwater to 300 feet downcoast of the San Gabriel River breakwater.

San Clemente

• 500 feet upcoast and 500 feet downcoast of Poche Creek at Poche Beach. 

 Newport Bay

• Harbor Tower Marina at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Blvd.

 Huntington State Beach

• From 500 feet downcoast of Brookhurst Street to 500 feet upcoast of Newland Street.

 Newport Beach

• 500 feet of Little Corona Beach.