72-Hour Swim Ban Issued for San Diego County Beaches After Rain
Health officials ordered a precautionary halt to swimming and diving activities following rainfall that triggered bacterial spikes in ten specific locations.
By Ethan Cook ·
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality issued a county-wide beach advisory on Sunday.
The directive follows rainfall that occurred over the weekend, which officials say introduces urban runoff into ocean and bay waters. This runoff can elevate bacteria levels, particularly near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets, potentially causing illness among swimmers.
The National Weather Service recorded rainfall totals ranging from 0.13 inches in desert areas to just under an inch in mountain regions. Coastal and inland zones received between a quarter and a half inch of rain.
In response to these conditions, the county advised residents to avoid diving, surfing, or swimming during active rainfall and for the 72 hours following the end of precipitation. This standard precaution applies to all beaches and bays within the county.
A specific advisory for excessive bacteria levels has been issued for ten locations where water samples currently exceed state health standards. These sites include Campland, Comfort Station, Coronado Shoreline, De Anza Cove, Glorietta Bay, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Children's Pool, North Cove Vacation Isle, Tecolote Shores, and Tidelands Park.
The department stated that these ten areas will not reopen until new water samples confirm they are safe for public use. Updates on current advisory status and closure information are available at sdbeachinfo.com or by calling 619-338-2073.
