LA Beach Reopening: Sewage Spill Averted Before Labor Day Weekend
LA Beach Reopening: Sewage Spill Averted Before Labor Day Weekend
LA beach reopening comes after officials averted a sewage spill that threatened local waters. Thousands of gallons of raw sewage was diverted from leaking into the ocean at a popular Los Angeles-area beach, allowing revelers to enjoy the shore for Labor Day weekend.
Details on the Incident
The Los Angeles County public health department reported that a root blockage caused approximately 6,700 gallons of untreated sewage to enter the storm drain at Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. Initially, health officials warned residents to avoid contact with the water and wet sand at Will Rogers State Beach.
Health Advisory Lifted
However, Friday afternoon, the department lifted the closure, confirming that a low flow diverter had successfully redirected the sewage away from open water. Residents can now enjoy the beach under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s.
Impact of the Reopening
- Labor Day weekend roadtrippers and air traveler numbers are expected to peak.
- This incident follows a previous closure of Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach due to a separate sewage spill.
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