Article Source: County of San Mateo CA
San Mateo County Beach and Creek Water Sample Results
Postings for September 26, 2018
Based on samples collected September 24, 2018
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**An algal bloom has been reported at the creek mouth of Pilarcitos Creek, where it crosses the beach (between Venice and Francis Beach). Although this algal bloom has not been tested for cyanobacteria or cyanotoxins, caution signs have been posted at creek access points to limit water contact. Visit https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/index.html for more information. **
San Mateo County Environmental Health Services advises you to avoid contact with the following beaches and creeks due to elevated levels of bacteria that may be hazardous to your health.
BEACH (PACIFIC-SIDE) POSTINGS:
Linda Mar #5 (Linda Mar Blvd.)
San Gregorio Beach (NOT SAMPLED)
CREEK POSTINGS:
San Pedro Creek
San Vicente Creek (at Fitzgerald)
Frenchman's Creek (at Venice-North) (NOT SAMPLED)
Pilarcitos Creek (at Venice-South) (NOT SAMPLED)
San Gregorio Creek (NOT SAMPLED)
Pomponio Creek (NOT SAMPLED)
BEACH (BAYSIDE) POSTINGS:
Erckenbrack Park
Marlin Park
Important Reminder: The County advises you not to swim in ocean waters during, and 3 days after a storm event. When swimming in ocean waters, always stay at least 300 feet from a flowing storm drain or creek mouth.
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For more information, or to view results on an interactive beach map, visitsmchealth.org/beaches. Results are updated weekly on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
San Mateo County | Environmental Health Services
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite #100
San Mateo, CA 94403
smchealth.org/beaches
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