UPDATE: Environment Health reports ocean water samples collected June 24 near where the sewage release occurred met state bacteriological parameters. The beach closures were lifted June 25.
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ORIGINAL STORY: A broken sewage main at The Inn at Morro Bay caused an estimated 7,600 gallons of sewage to flow into the Morro Bay Harbor.
The release has since been mitigated, according to San Luis Obispo County health officials.
While there is no public beach access at the source, locations north and south have been posted with advisory signs. The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department strongly recommends that the public avoid ocean water contact as there may be a serious increase in risk for certain illnesses.
The beach closures will remain in effect until bacteriological levels in ocean water samples taken by the Environmental Health Services return to normal state standards. Samples will reportedly be taken on Monday, June 24.
