San Diego County health officials have issued a general rain advisory, warning swimmers to avoid water contact at local beaches for the next several days due to contamination from urban runoff.
The rain advisory applies to beaches from San Onofre State Beach south to Border Field, including Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Activities such as swimming, surfing and diving should be avoided for 72 hours after rain, the county said.
The county Department of Environmental Health said while many coastal outlets are posted with permanent metal warning signs, additional temporary signs are not posted for general advisories. The advisory may be lifted Wednesday morning, but that will be determined by weather conditions, officials said.
Water contact closures were issued for the following locations due to bacteria levels exceeding health standards:
• Coronado Shoreline, ocean shoreline south of Avenida Lunar to North Beach;
• Silver Strand Shoreline, ocean shoreline from north Carnation to south of Avenida Lunar;
• Imperial Beach Shoreline, ocean shoreline from the south end of Seacoast Drive through Carnation Avenue;
• Tijuana Slough Shoreline, ocean shoreline from U.S.-Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
Information about beach and bay water quality in San Diego County can be found at www.sdbeachinfo.com.
