Beach water warning issued for some LA County beaches due to high bacterial levels

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday for people planning to swim or surf at some beaches due to high bacteria levels.

The department issued a warning for the following beaches:

• Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey 
• Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach 
• Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 
• Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach 

According to Public Health, when the water was last tested bacterial levels exceeded health standards.