PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis has issued a rain advisory for recreational beaches and bays in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced in the last 24 hours. After any significant rainfall, unhealthy conditions may result from increased runoff from storm drain outlets and rivers, which eventually reach the City’s beaches. Recreational swimming areas should be avoided for three days following the end of a rainstorm. This advisory will be extended if the rain continues.  

State law requires all local public health agencies with recreational swimming areas to notify the public when conditions might affect the health of swimmers. Further information may be obtained from the Health Department’s Bureau of Environmental Health Water Quality Information Line at 562.570.4199 or online at www.longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality. 

Note Regarding Upcoming Water Playground Event 
The grand opening celebration of Long Beach’s new Wibit inflatable water playground is still scheduled to take place Saturday, June 25, at Alamitos Beach as any potential temporary decrease in water quality due to recent rains should be resolved by that time and safe for swimmers. The Health Department will continue to monitor the water quality this week and the City will provide an update as to the status of the event if it changes.