VENTURA, California – Ocean water quality results for samples collected this week indicate ocean water quality at the following Ventura County beach sampling location failed to meet State standards for bacteria:
- Rincon Beach (River Mouth)
- Faria County Park Beach
- Solimar Beach
- Emma Wood State Beach
- Surfer’s Point at Seaside
- Promenade Park Beach (Figueroa Street)
- San Buenaventura State Beach (Sanjon Road)
- Surfers’ Knoll
- Channel Islands Harbor – Hobie Beach
- Channel Islands Harbor – Kiddie Beach
- Silverstrand Beach – Sawtelle Avenue
- Ormond Beach Industrial Drain
Warning signs are currently posted and contact with ocean water should be avoided for a minimum of 50 yards on either side of each posted sign. Warning signs will remain posted until ocean water quality meets State standards. Any items that may have come in contact with ocean water should be avoided. If contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Any shellfish on or from Ventura County beaches may have also been exposed to this contamination and should not be eaten.
Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program staff will continue with weekly bacteriological sampling of Ventura County beaches. Results for specific beaches are also available on the Environmental Health Division hotline (recorded information), 805/662-6555, and on the Ocean Water Program Web page at:
www.vcrma.org/ocean-water-quality-monitoring-program
You can also view any current beach advisories and learn about the state ocean water quality standards on the VC Safe Beaches app, available for Android and Apple devices.
