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Water Quality Alert: LA Coast Faces Contamination Risks

2/16/2025

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In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, Surfrider LA and its partners are diligently testing water quality along the Los Angeles coast. With ash and debris contaminating the ocean, they are on high alert for heavy metals and bacteria. Recent rainfall has heightened health risks, leading to advisories urging the public to avoid water contact as cleanup efforts ramp up.

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In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, Surfrider LA and its partners are diligently testing water quality along the Los Angeles coast. With ash and debris contaminating the ocean, they are on high alert for heavy metals and bacteria. Recent rainfall has heightened health risks, leading to advisories urging the public to avoid water contact as cleanup efforts ramp up.