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The Orange County Health Care agency has put up warnings for swimmers

at six spots in Newport Beach that have a higher than acceptable level of

bacteria contamination.

According to a report by the agency’s Environmental Health Division

that was released Tuesday, the beaches include 19th Street, Alvarado

Street, Sapphire Street on the south shore of Balboa Island, Onyx Street

on the north shore of Balboa Island, 300 feet of the north end at Newport

Dunes near the pedestrian bridge and 300 feet of the swim area at Newport

Dunes.

These beaches are not closed to the public, but warning signs are

posted at these locations to inform swimmers about the contamination. The

agency advises beachgoers to avoid coming in contact with the water in

these areas.

Information: (714) 667-3751.