LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., July 4 (Laguna Beach Daily) — Orange County health officials closed a stretch of ocean at Laguna Beach after a sewage spill Thursday evening, barring swimming, surfing and diving while water testing continues.
The Orange County Health Care Agency said the spill released about 2,000 gallons and led to a closure extending a quarter-mile upcoast and a quarter-mile downcoast from Anita Street at Thalia Beach.
Officials said the closure would remain in place for at least three days, or until water-quality monitoring shows the area meets acceptable standards.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said Orange County Environmental Health is assessing water quality and determining the extent of necessary beach and ocean closures over the holiday weekend.
