Beach Closures
Three Ventura County beaches will be posted with no-swimming signs this weekend due to excessive bacteria in the surf.
Tests taken this week by county health officials show polluted conditions prevail at San Buenaventura State Beach near the end of San Jon Road, and Hobie Beach and Channel Islands Harbor Beach Park in Oxnard.
Studies show that water quality around storm drains often suffers due to polluted runoff flowing from farms and cities.
Swimmers, waders and surfers should keep at least 50 yards from each side of posted warning signs to avoid contamination in ocean water.
Weekly beach testing occurs at 53 locations in Ventura County. Results can be obtained by calling the county ocean water quality hotline at 662-6555 or visiting the Web site at www.ventura.org/env_hlth/ocean.htm.
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