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WARNING: High Bacteria Levels at Dana Point Harbor

Ocean and bay waters are posted with warning signs when bacterial levels in ocean or bay waters exceed health standards by the Orange County Health Care Agency's Ocean Water Protection Program.

Posted Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 6:38 pm PT|Updated Sat, Oct 20, 2012 at 9:34 pm PT

The weather has made a drastic change from blistering hot to overcast.

And while it may not be swimming weather, there are some folks who may head out to either surf or dip their toes in nearby Dana Point this weekend.

However, be aware of the following closures and advisories issued by the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Ocean Water Protection Program.

Ocean and bay waters are posted with warning signs when bacterial levels in ocean or bay waters exceed health standards by the agency.

Dana Point - All of Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor (posted area reduced 10/20/12).

Dana Point - From the Dana Point Harbor breakwater to 300 feet downcoast of the Dana Point Harbor breakwater at Doheny State Beach (posted area reduced 9/21/2012).

Dana Point - From 500 feet upcoast of the last campground to the end of the park at Doheny State Beach (posted area reduced 9/21/2012).

Dana Point - All of Capistrano County Beach (posted 9/14/2012).

Dana Point - All of Capistrano Bay Community Beach (posted 9/6/2012).

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