Swimmers beware: Rain brings contaminated urban runoff to beaches

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Swimmers beware: Rain brings contaminated urban runoff to beaches
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Urban runoff may contain large amounts of bacteria from a variety of sources, including animal waste, soil and decomposing vegetation, officials said.

Bacteria levels can remain elevated after a rainstorm depending on the intensity of the storm, the volume of runoff and ocean conditions.The advisory also warns that"many coastal storm drains have permanent warning signs," adding that additional warning signs are not posted for general rain advisories.

A beach closure will remain in place for the Tijuana Slough shorelines due to sewage-contaminated flows from the Tijuana River entering the United States. Access roads and trails within the Tijuana River valley may also be affected by sewage-impacted runoff and should be avoided if flooded. The water contact closure area includes all beaches from the international border to the south end of Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach.

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