Update: Sewage Spill Closes Torrey Pines State Beach

Several beaches were closed to swimmers, surfers, divers and frolickers Friday due to a massive sewage spill in San Diego following the power outage.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said Friday morning that beaches north of Scripps Pier in La Jolla through Black’s Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach, Del Mar and Solana Beach will be closed for at least two days.

An estimated 3.2 million gallons of sewage spilled from Pump Station 64, located at 10745 Roselle St. in San Diego, into the Los Penasquitos Lagoon on Thursday at 5:50 p.m., according to county officials. As of late Friday morning, crews were still working to get the spill under control. The pollution flowed from Los Penasquitos Lagoon into the sea off Torrey Pines State Park.

Signs were posted along Torrey Pines State Beach to warn beachgoers about the water contamination.

An additional sewage spill occurred at Pump Station 1 near Interstate 5 and State Highway 54, resulting in the release of an estimated 120,000 gallons. This spill flowed into the Sweetwater River, which flows into San Diego Bay. Signs warning of contamination will be posted at Bayside Park in Chula Vista and the San Diego Bay area accessed from Silver Strand.

In addition to notice of the beach closures, residents and businesses in La Jolla were advised to boil tap water before consumption. This is due to low water pressure following the power outage and is not related to the sewage spill.

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