Effective November 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010, the County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) will SUSPEND routine weekly ocean water bacteriological sampling and public notification of water quality at the following beaches, bay and harbor locations:
- Huntington Harbor
- Little Corona Beach
- Crystal Cove State Beach
- Emerald Bay Beach
- Crescent Bay Beach
- Laguna Main Beach
- Monarch Beach
- Dana Point Harbor
- Doheney State Beach (portions)
- San Clemente City Beach at “I” Street
However Health Care Agency staff will continue to evaluate samples collected by the two regional waste water authorities along the remainder of the Orange County coastline, determine compliance with state standards and provide public notification as necessary. HCA will also continue to respond to sewage spills and close beaches as necessary. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Orange County Environmental Health- Ocean Water Protection Program at (714) 433-6280. OCHCA website: www.ocbeachinfo.com
For your convenience, you can also call the Ocean & Bay Closure and Warning Hotline at (714) 433-6400 for the latest status on ocean and bay closures, warnings and advisories in Orange County.
Tags: Blue Water Task Force, HCA, Orange County, Surfrider Foundation, Water Quality
