LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., July 4 (Laguna Beach Daily) — A section of Laguna Beach ocean water is closed to swimming, surfing and diving after Orange County health officials said about 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the water near Thalia Beach Thursday evening.
The Orange County Health Care Agency said the closure covers about a quarter-mile upcoast and downcoast from Anita Street. Officials said the affected stretch will remain off-limits for at least three days, or until water-quality monitoring shows the water meets acceptable standards.
Supervisor Katrina Foley said Orange County Environmental Health is assessing the water and determining how far the closure needs to extend. The county health agency said it will continue testing before reopening the area.
The closure affects a portion of the coast in Laguna Beach, where public health officials warned beachgoers to stay out of the water while the spill is evaluated.
