The Legal Level of
Bacteria Before the Beach is Posted is 104
Time of
test: 6:30 p.m.
Conditions: Non-rain
|
Beach |
Bacteria
Level |
Beach |
Bacteria
Level |
|
Aliso |
20 |
Thousand
Steps |
0* |
|
Anita |
31 |
Treasure
Island |
0* |
|
Brooks |
0* |
West
St. |
0* |
|
DolphinÕs
Rookery |
0* |
Oak
St. |
10 |
|
Thalia |
20 |
|
|
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--Runoff |
201 |
Oak
St.--Runoff |
197 |
WHAT
PARENTS DONÕT KNOW:
Shallow waters leading
to the ocean are often runoff waters from storm drains, as shown above. 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 community volunteers for
the Laguna Beach Surfrider Chapter.
Protect
your beaches and oceans--join Surfrider!
Test
your favorite beach this summer and join the Summer Community Testing
Program. Call (949) 415-0417.