LA Beaches Cleaner Than They Have Been In Years
May 21, 2008
Pacific Coast beaches are cleaner in in dry weather than they’ve been in years, according to a new environmental report released this morning.
But while water quality is improving overall statewide, LA County is home to the highest bacteria ladden seawater in California for the third straight year. Half of the 10 foulest shorelines in the state are in LA county, with the dirtiest water at Avalon Harbor Beach on Santa Catalina Island.
For the most part this is really good news. After visiting Manhattan Beach for the first time in eons last weekend, I did notice a difference-no trash or residue in the water. Growing up in LA, the beaches have never really been what the movies or travel ads depict. Instead, they have had high levels of toxins and the few pristine beachces are secluded and exclusive (i.e. Malibu). With this new report, the beaches offer some sort of a sanctuary for the hot weather to come.
