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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach City Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, has taken swift action to protect the public's health by ordering the temporary closure of all open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach. This decision comes after a sewage spill occurred in the nearby city of Rowland Heights, causing 10,500 gallons of sewage to overflow into the main sewer line.
According to state law, temporary closures and beach postings are required in these situations as a precautionary measure until water quality meets state requirements. While the origin of the spill is over 30 miles away, the sewage will eventually make its way to Long Beach shores via the San Gabriel River. This connection between the river and the Pacific Ocean means that pollution from anywhere upstream can affect coastal waters and other waterways in Long Beach.
In addition to this temporary closure, Dr. Davis also issued a rain advisory this morning, recommending that people avoid swimming in the water for three days following significant rainfall. However, unlike a rain advisory, a sewage spill requires a mandatory closure.
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City workers have already begun posting signs along the waterfront to inform beachgoers of the closure. The public can also stay updated on beach water quality by calling the water hotline at 562.570.4199 or visiting longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality.
The City of Long Beach Health Department's Recreational Water Quality health inspection team is closely monitoring water quality along the beach and will continue to do so until it meets state standards. Routine testing is being conducted on water samples to ensure bacterial levels are safe for public use.
To ensure their safety, community members are urged to pay close attention to any warning signs posted at beaches in Long Beach. For media inquiries regarding Long Beach beaches, please contact Jennifer Rice Epstein, Public Affairs Officer for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services at 562.441.3590 or Jennifer.RiceEpstein@longbeach.gov.
Dr. Davis and the City of Long Beach are committed to protecting the health and safety of its residents and visitors. The temporary closure of coastal swimming areas is a necessary precaution to prevent any potential health risks from the recent sewage spill. The public is advised to follow all posted warnings and advisories for their own well-being.
According to state law, temporary closures and beach postings are required in these situations as a precautionary measure until water quality meets state requirements. While the origin of the spill is over 30 miles away, the sewage will eventually make its way to Long Beach shores via the San Gabriel River. This connection between the river and the Pacific Ocean means that pollution from anywhere upstream can affect coastal waters and other waterways in Long Beach.
In addition to this temporary closure, Dr. Davis also issued a rain advisory this morning, recommending that people avoid swimming in the water for three days following significant rainfall. However, unlike a rain advisory, a sewage spill requires a mandatory closure.
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City workers have already begun posting signs along the waterfront to inform beachgoers of the closure. The public can also stay updated on beach water quality by calling the water hotline at 562.570.4199 or visiting longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality.
The City of Long Beach Health Department's Recreational Water Quality health inspection team is closely monitoring water quality along the beach and will continue to do so until it meets state standards. Routine testing is being conducted on water samples to ensure bacterial levels are safe for public use.
To ensure their safety, community members are urged to pay close attention to any warning signs posted at beaches in Long Beach. For media inquiries regarding Long Beach beaches, please contact Jennifer Rice Epstein, Public Affairs Officer for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services at 562.441.3590 or Jennifer.RiceEpstein@longbeach.gov.
Dr. Davis and the City of Long Beach are committed to protecting the health and safety of its residents and visitors. The temporary closure of coastal swimming areas is a necessary precaution to prevent any potential health risks from the recent sewage spill. The public is advised to follow all posted warnings and advisories for their own well-being.
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