Both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County Public Health issued beach and water closures around the Santa Maria River after wastewater spilled into the river during the storm.
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a beach closure notice at Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Park extending three miles from the outfall of the Santa Maria River due to a release of secondary treated wastewater on Jan. 10.
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a “BEACH CLOSED” notice today in response to a release of secondary treated wastewater into the Santa Mara River.