UPDATE (Friday) — The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency reports that all areas of the Central Coast that were sampled this week have now been cleared to be within state bacteriological standards.
Officials say there are no posted advisories at this time.
ORIGINAL (Thursday) — After re-sampling ocean water in several locations along the Central Coast, the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency has updated its health advisories in effect.
Officials say water samples were taken on Tuesday near Avila Beach, Morro Bay, and San Simeon. Results from these samples reportedly found that water at five locations contained elevated levels of bacteria exceeding state standards.
The water in these areas was re-sampled on Wednesday; according to the agency's reports, the following zone was still exceeding state bacteriological standards:
- Olde Port Beach, 131 yards west of restrooms
According to the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency's website, officials advise "that you should avoid contacting and ingesting the water until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria."
Health agency representatives say the site has been posted with a Health Advisory and has been re-sampled.
After Wednesday's re-sampling, the following zones were deemed to be safely within state bacteriological standards:
- Morro Rock Beach, 25 yards north of main parking lot
- Morro Rock Beach, near small parking lot on the south side of Morro Bay Creek
- Morro Rock Beach, west of Atascadero Avenue
- Hearst Memorial State Beach, 100 yards west of San Simeon Pier
More information on the advisories and the latest updates on water re-sampling can be found on the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency's website.
