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Health Care Agency
Public Health
Environmental Health
Ocean Water Protection Program
(714) 433-6400
(714) 433-6481 Fax
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Ocean & Bay Closures, Warnings and Advisories Status Report
May 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Report is updated when a change of status occurs.
Updates by phone: (714) 433-6400
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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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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 in effect at this time.
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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.
No ocean or bay water warnings are in effect at this time.
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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.
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
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Ocean water is closed due to sewage contaminated water.
