Well being officers have closed entry to elements of Doheny State Seashore after roughly 4,000 gallons of sewage spilled onto the seashore in Dana Level on Wednesday.
The spill got here from a primary metropolis sewer line in San Juan Capistrano, based on the Orange County Well being Care Company. The closure extends 3,000 toes across the spill website on the mouth of San Juan Creek on the seashore in Dana Level, based on officers.
The world will stay closed to swimming, browsing and diving till follow-up assessments present the water meets acceptable requirements.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley’s workplace is monitoring the state of affairs and requested the neighborhood to remain away from the world. As a result of latest rainfall, landslides closed a bit of Pacific Coast Freeway in Dana Level and an space behind 4 condo buildings in San Clemente, Foley stated in a written assertion.
“We stay able to mobilize our assets to make our waters protected for our communities and wildlife,” Foley stated.
For data concerning Orange County’s ocean, bay or harbor closures, name (714) 433-6400 or go to the HCA web site. To report a sewage spill, name (714) 433-6419.
