File photo. Dockweiler State Beach. Courtesy photo Los Angeles County.
Uploaded: , Friday, Jul 16, 2021
By Press Release
All ocean water samples collected by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in swimming areas at Dockweiler State Beach and El Segundo Beach have met water quality state standards, announced Public Health officials.
The following areas affected by Sunday’s sewage discharge from the city of Los Angeles Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant have met the water quality standards:
– Beach # 110: Dockweiler State Beach at Water Way Extension
– Beach # 111: Dockweiler State Beach at Hyperion Plant
– Beach # 112 A: El Segundo Beach
– Beach # 112 B: Grand Ave. Storm Drain
Public Health Reopens Swim Areas Around Dockweiler State Beach and El Segundo Beach
Jul. 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has reopened the following swim areas that were closed due to sewage discharge from the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, after results from the ocean water samples collected over the last two days met State standards for acceptable water quality:
Beach # 110 – Dockweiler State Beach at Water Way Extension
Beach # 111 – Dockweiler State Beach at Hyperion Plant
Beach # 112 A – El Segundo Beach
Beach # 112 B – Grand Ave. Storm Drain
Following a sewage spill, Public Health collects water samples to determine bacteria levels. Public Health collected multiple ocean water samples for two consecutive days to determine if the water quality met State standards in the affected and nearby areas. In an abundance of caution, Public Health will continue to sample affected