9:05am | Interim City Health Officer, Dr. Mauro Torno, has issued a Rain Advisory for the beaches in Long Beach following the rain experienced in the last 24 hours. After any significant rainfall (0.10″ or more), high levels of bacteria from storm drains, rivers, and polluted runoff enter into our ocean.
It is recommended to avoid all ocean water contact for at least 72 hours after a rainfall, especially at storm drain outlets, river mouths, streams, and lagoons. People should always pay particular attention to any warning signs posted at the beach for their safety.
Water quality monitoring will continue to be conducted by the Health Department’s Recreational Water Quality Program to determine the bacteriological content of the beach waters. Additional advisories will be issued as necessary. Further information about the water quality in Long Beach may be obtained from the Health Department’s Water Quality Information Line at 562.570.4199, or online.