Rincon Beach fails state ocean water quality tests due to elevated bacteria levels

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Ocean water quality results collected this week indicated that Rincon Beach failed to meet state standards of allowable bacteria levels.

Warning signs are currently posted at Rincon warning visitors that contact with ocean water should be avoided for a minimum of 50 yards on either side of each posted sign.

Those signs will remain until ocean water quality tests meet state standards.

Items that may have come in contact with ocean water should also be avoided warn Ventura County. If contact occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Additionally, shellfish on or from Ventura County beaches may have also been exposed to the elevated bacterial levels and should not be eaten detail Ventura County's Environmental Health Division.

Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program results for specific beaches in Ventura County are available online here or can be accessed on a recorded information telephone line at 805-662-6555.

You can also check beach advisories and learn about California's ocean water quality standards on the VC Safe Beaches app, available for Android and Apple devices.