Spills close part of West Newport shore

The shoreline from 52nd Street in Newport Beach north to Magnolia

Street in Huntington State Beach is closed because of two sewage

spills.

The Orange County Health Care Agency on Tuesday reported the

closure of that stretch of beach to swimmers and surfers. The area

will remain closed until water quality is up to acceptable standards,

the agency reported.

The first spill of 94,400 gallons occurred Jan. 9 from storm water

flooding Yorba Linda Water District’s sewage collection system,

according to the agency’s website.

A second spill of 4 million gallons took place from Monday to

Tuesday at the Rubidoux Community Services District in Riverside

County after a line broke.

Both spills flowed into the Santa Ana River and ultimately to the

ocean.

For more information about closures, call (714) 433-6400 or go to

https://www.ocbeachinfo.com.