One of many beach closure signs in Imperial Beach indicating the beach is closed due to pollution south of the border.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Summer is the perfect time to hit the beach and swim, but San Diego County health officials are warning that getting in the water in certain areas along the coast could make you sick.
On Saturday, the Department of Environmental Health Quality released its updated list of water contact prohibitions and advisories for the county, with nine beach areas deemed of questionable medical safety.
Beaches with no underwater contact zones
To be listed in this category, a beach’s bacteria levels must exceed what is considered a health standard. The following beaches have water contact prohibited as of Saturday, June 22nd:
— Tijuana Slough Shoreline: Coastline from the U.S.-Mexico border, including Border Field State Park and Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge, due to cross-border flows.
— Silver Strand Coastline: The coastline from north of Carnation to south of Rue de Renard.
— Imperial Beach Coastline: The shoreline from the southern end of Seacost Drive to north of Carnation Avenue.
Beaches under a seawater contact advisory
To fall into this category, a beach must have bacteria levels above what is considered a health standard. County health officials are advising the public, as of Saturday, June 22, to avoid contact with the water at the following beaches:
— Coronado: Venida Lunar area, from North Beach to Dog Beach and Coronado Lifeguard Tower.
— Ocean Beach Dog BeachAn area 300 feet south of the outlet of the San Diego River.
— Mission Bay: From the area of North Cove and Vacation Isle to 150 feet on either side of the south drainage.
For the latest updates on San Diego beach quality, please see: sandeigocounty.gov.