Stay out of the water.
That is the urgent message from health officials today after a massive 12,000-gallon sewage leak hit the Oxnard and Port Hueneme coastline.
The spill reportedly came from a failure at the Oxnard Water Resources Recovery Facility, sending primary treated wastewater out through an offshore pipe.
The "no-go" zone is huge right now. It stretches from Port Hueneme Beach Park all the way down to the Point Mugu Naval Base.
If you usually hit the sand at Arnold Road or J Street, find another spot. To make matters worse, we’ve got a rainfall advisory in effect, too.
Storm runoff is famous for carrying nasty chemicals and extra bacteria into the surf, so even the "clean" beaches are a gamble right now.
Health teams are running weekly tests, but they won't reopen the restricted areas until the bacteria counts drop back down to state safety levels. Look for the yellow warning signs before you even think about touching the water
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