Ocean Water Closure Due to Sewage Release

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an ocean water closure for the following area due to the release of approximately 1,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated sewage:

· From Encinal Canyon to 31250 Broad Beach Rd., in Malibu.

Public Health officials are advising residents or visitors planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to avoid contact with ocean water and wet sand in the areas noted above.

The sewage discharge began on January 30, 2025, and Cal OES was notified of the spill at 10:42 am. The discharge was stopped at 11:20 am on January 30th, resulting in an estimated 1,000 to 10,000 gallons of sewage. The release impacted asphalt and flowed to the nearby beach, affecting both sand and ocean water.

The Department of Public Health will conduct water sampling, and the closures will remain in effect until Public Health receives two sampling results indicating that bacterial levels meet health standards.

This information is also posted on the advisory hotline at 800-525-5662 and on the Environmental Health website; www.PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/beach

If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 430-5360.

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