The Legal Level of
Bacteria Before the Beach is Posted is 104
Time of
test: 7 a.m.
|
Beach |
Bacteria
Level |
Beach |
Bacteria
Level |
|
Aliso--Middle |
0* |
Shell
Cove |
20 |
|
Bluebird |
0* |
Thalia |
0* |
|
Cleo |
20 |
Thousand
Steps |
0* |
|
Main--South |
0* |
|
|
0* represents an
undetectable enterococcus bacteria level of less than 10.
DID YOU
KNOW: Polluted runoff causes high and
unsafe bacteria levels at the beach during rain events. The County may not test or post warning
signs at beaches during these periods.
For your health and safety, stay out of the water for 3 days after
the rain stops.
Storm Drain |
Bacteria Level |
Storm
Drain |
Bacteria Level |
|
Aliso
Run-off |
97 |
Thalia
Pipe |
10 |
|
Main
Run-off |
0* |
|
|
WHAT
PARENTS DONŐT KNOW:
Shallow waters leading
to the ocean are often runoff waters from storm drains. These areas, like the
shallow area at Aliso Creek, look like great places for small children to
play. These waters can be highly
contaminated and should not be considered safe places to swim.
These
tests were conducted by the students in the Laguna Beach High School Surfrider
Club.