UPDATE (1:35 p.m.) - Officials with the City of San Luis Obispo Wastewater Treatment Plant say Thursday's release into San Luis Obispo Creek involved 7,800 gallons of partially treated wastewater mixed with diluted rainwater.
Public health officials originally estimated the release at 50,000 gallons. Thursday evening, City of SLO said that number was much less, anticipating the size around 4,000 gallons. The size was revised once again Friday morning.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Thousands of gallons of partially treated wastewater mixed with diluted rainwater were released into San Luis Obispo Creek on Thursday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.
Public Health officials say the release occurred at the City of San Luis Obispo's wastewater treatment facility at about 12:40 p.m. and was mitigated by 1 p.m.
Beachgoers are advised to avoid ocean water at the creek outfall at Avila Beach.
Beach closure advisories have reportedly been posted for the areas at the creek outfall and both sides of the Avila Beach Pier.
Officials say ocean water samples will be taken at these locations on Friday.
The size of the release was originally said to be 50,000 gallons but that has since been downsized.
