Politics & Government
Reminder: General Advisory for Coastal Waters in Effect
After substantial rains, the Department of Environmental Health advises swimmers, surfers and divers that bacteria levels can rise in ocean waters.
The Department of Environmental Health issued a general advisory for all of the coastal waters of San Diego due to the recent rainfall. The Department of Environmental Health issues this general advisory after every signficant rain due to urban runoff, which can significantly increase bacteria levels in the ocean and bay.
Swimmers, surfers, and divers are warned that the levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, especially near storm drains, creeks, rivers, and lagoon outlets that discharge urban runoff.
Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours following rain. This includes all coastal beaches and all of Mission Bay and San Diego Bay.
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