Ocean & Bay Closures, Warnings and Advisories Status Report
January 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Report is updated when a change of status occurs.
Updates by phone: (714) 433-6400
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CLOSURES
Ocean and bay waters are closed when an immediate health hazard is identified such as a sewage spill.
No ocean or bay water closures are currently in effect.
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WARNINGS
Ocean and bay waters are posted with warning signs when bacterial levels in ocean or bay waters exceed health standards.
Dana Point - From the Dana Point Harbor breakwater to 500 feet downcoast of the pedestrian bridge at Doheny State Beach (posted area extended 1/13/2012).
San Clemente - 150 feet upcoast and 150 feet downcoast of Poche Creek at Poche Beach (posted 1/13/2012).
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ADVISORIES
Ocean or bay water advisories are issued to alert the public of possible elevated bacteria levels associated with urban and storm runoff at storm drains, creeks and rivers that can impact ocean and bay waters.
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The Environmental Health staff advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters adjacent to storm drains, creeks and rivers. Swimmers should avoid coastal waters impacted by discharging storm drains creeks and rivers, and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions.
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LONG TERM WARNINGS DUE TO URBAN RUNOFF IMPACTS
Long term warnings occur at locations where bacterial levels consistently exceed health standards, usually from the impact of urban runoff.
Newport Bay
Harbor Tower Marina at Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Blvd. (posted 5/6/99).
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How to Contact Us
- To report a sewage spill during normal business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm),
call: (714) 433-6419
- To report a sewage spill after normal business hours, on weekends or holidays,
call: (714) 628-7008
- To report a bather illness or if you have any other questions, during business hours call: (714) 433-6280
This report provides an updated analysis of bacteriological water quality data for Orange County’s recreational waters and includes data on sewage spills and related ocean, harbor and bay water closures.
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