California Beach Unfit for Swimmers After Sewage Spill
July 13, 2007
Source Daily Breeze
Los Angeles County health officials have warned swimmers about entering the water at Cabrillo Beach due to a 10,000 gallon sewage spill. Daily Breeze reports that warning signs will remain posted until test results have returned to normal.
The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation received a report on Tuesday about a sewer line backup. Lauren Skinner, a spokeswoman for the Department of Public Works, told Daily Breeze that the spill is currently being blamed on oils and fats that can congeal on the line and create a blockage.
Workers stopped the flow in an hour, and signs were posted soon after. The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and a nearby picnic area remained open.
This spill occurred just after the Port of Los Angeles finished replacing a huge amounts of sand at Cabrillo beach, which has continually suffered from high bacteria levels and poor circulation.
