Edhat Staff
Update by the Public Health Department
12:30 p.m., February 2, 2018
Ocean water samples were taken on Wednesday, January 31, for select beaches where ocean water had previously exceeded standard bacteria levels. As a result of this testing, ocean waters at El Capitan and Summerland are now open.
CLOSED BEACHES:
- Carpinteria State Beach, including Carpinteria City Beach
- Goleta Beach
- Hammonds Beach
Public Health strongly advises people not enter these ocean waters and refrain from eating recreationally caught raw fish and shellfish when levels of bacteria highly exceed standards. People are reminded to cook recreationally caught seafood at these three locations before eating. The Public Health Department will continue to test ocean water for microbial contaminants. Out of an abundance of caution, the Public Health Department urges the public to respect the buffer zone of 400 feet on both sides where sediments from the mud flows are being placed. Avoid the buffer zone, which is marked by the orange fencing.
OPEN BEACHES:
- Butterfly Beach
- East Beach @ Sycamore Creek
- East Beach @ Mission Creek
- Leadbetter Beach
- Sands @ Coal Oil Point
- Refugio State Beach
- Gaviota State Beach
- El Capitan State Beach
- Summerland Beach
- Guadalupe Dunes
- Jalama Beach
Sampling results indicate bacterial levels exceed one or more state health standards at the following locations. Yellow ‘WARNING’ signs have been posted at these beaches. The County Health Officer cautions that contact with ocean water may increase risk of illness. Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water and a minimum of 50 yards away from both sides of creek mouths or storm drains.
BEACHES WITH WARNING SIGNS:
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Hope Ranch Beach
Update by the Public Health Department
1:30 p.m., January 31, 2018
Ocean water samples taken on Monday, January 29, were tested for bacteria levels. Test results reveal that levels of bacteria continue to exceed standard levels in ocean water at three beaches. Ocean water at these beaches will remain closed to swimming, surfing and other water activities.
CLOSED BEACHES:
Public Health strongly advises people not enter these ocean waters and refrain from eating recreationally caught raw fish and shellfish when levels of bacteria highly exceed standards. People are reminded to cook recreationally caught seafood at these three locations before eating. The Public Health Department will continue to test ocean water for microbial contaminants. Out of an abundance of caution, the Public Health Department urges the public to respect the buffer zone of 400 feet on both sides where sediments from the mud flows are being placed. Avoid the buffer zone, which is marked by the orange fencing.
Sampling results indicate bacterial levels exceed one or more state health standards at the following locations. Yellow ‘WARNING’ signs have been posted at these beaches. The County Health Officer cautions that contact with ocean water may increase risk of illness. Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water and a minimum of 50 yards away from both sides of creek mouths or storm drains.
BEACHES WITH WARNING SIGNS:
Ocean water is open when sampling results indicate that water quality meets state standards.
OPEN BEACHES:
In addition, the following beaches remain open:
OceanWater testing results are listed below. The standard for each category is listed in black. The test results are listed in red.
Update by the Public Health Department
12:30 p.m., January 26, 2018
Ocean water samples taken on Wednesday, January 24, were tested for bacteria levels. Test results reveal that levels of bacteria no longer exceed standard levels in ocean water at two beaches. Hope Ranch Beach and Leadbetter Beach are now open to swimming, surfing and other water activities. The status of all other ocean waters remains unchanged from Monday testing.
Beaches that remain closed:
- Arroyo Burro
- Carpinteria
- El Capitan State Beach
- Goleta Beach
- Summerland Beach
- Hammond Beach
Update by the Public Health Department
12:30 p.m., January 24, 2018
Ocean water samples taken on Monday, January 22, were tested for bacteria levels. Test results reveal that levels of bacteria do exceed standard levels in ocean water at some beaches. Ocean water at the following beaches will remain closed to swimming, surfing and other water activities:
- Arroyo Burro
- Carpinteria
- El Capitan State Beach
- Hope Ranch Beach
- Goleta Beach
- Summerland Beach
- Hammond Beach
- Leadbetter Beach
People should not enter the water when levels of bacteria highly exceed standard levels. The Public Health Department will continue to test ocean water for microbial contaminants.
Based on test results, the following ocean water at the beaches listed below will be open:
- Gaviota State Beach
- Refugio State Beach
- East Beach at Mission Creek
- East Beach at Sycamore Creek
- Butterfly Beach
- Sands Beach at Coal Oil Point
In addition, ocean water is open at the following beaches:
- Guadalupe Dunes
- Jalama Beach
Out of an abundance of caution, in support the recovery and mitigation process, the Public Health Department urges the public to respect the buffer zone of 400 feet of beach area on both sides where sediment from the mudflows are being placed. We ask that you avoid the buffer zone, which is marked by the orange fencing.
The Thomas Fire followed by the significant rainfall and resulting flood is an unprecedented event. There are unknown amounts of untreated sewage and possible chemical contaminants in the water and sand. If the sand or water look or smell out of the ordinary, avoid contact.
Ocean Water testing results are listed below. The standard for each category is listed in black. The test results are listed in red.
Update by the Public Health Department
1:45 p.m., January 18, 2018
Ocean water samples taken on Tuesday, January 16, were tested for bacteria levels on Wednesday, January 17. Test results reveal that levels of bacteria do exceed standard levels in ocean water at some beaches. The following beaches will remain closed:
- Arroyo Burro
- Carpinteria State Beach
- East Beach at Mission Creek
- East Beach at Sycamore Creek
- El Capitan State Beach
- Hope Ranch Beach
- Goleta Beach
- Summerland Beach
In addition, ocean waters at the following beaches remain closed until further notice:
- Butterfly Beach
- Hammond Beach
People should not enter the water when levels of bacteria highly exceed standard levels.
The Public Health Department will continue to test ocean water for microbial contaminants. Based on test results, the following ocean water beaches will be open:
- Gaviota State Beach
- Refugio State Beach
- Leadbetter Beach
- Sands Beach at Coal Oil Point
In addition, ocean water is open at the following beaches:
- Guadalupe Dunes
- Jalama Beach
Out of an abundance of caution, in support the recovery and mitigation process, the Public Health Department urges the public to respect the buffer zone of 400 feet of beach area on both sides where sediment from the mudflows are being placed. We ask that you avoid the buffer zone, which is marked by the orange fencing.
The Thomas Fire followed by the significant rainfall and resulting flood is an unprecedented event. There are unknown amounts of untreated sewage and possible chemical contaminants in the water and sand. If the sand or water look or smell out of the ordinary, avoid contact.
Ocean Water testing results are listed below. The standard for each category is listed in black. The test results are listed in red.
Update by the County of Santa Barbara
9:00 p.m., January 13, 2018
Ocean water samples taken on Friday, January 12 were tested for bacteria levels on Saturday, January 13. Test results reveal that levels of bacteria exceed standard levels in ocean water. Ocean water at the following beaches will remain closed:
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East Beach at Mission Creek
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East Beach at Sycamore Creek
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El Capitan State Beach
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Goleta Beach
In addition, ocean waters at the following beaches remain closed until further notice:
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Butterfly Beach
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Hammond Beach
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Carpinteria State Beach
-
Rincon Beach
People should not enter the water when levels of bacteria highly exceed standard levels. The Public Health Department will continue to test ocean water for microbial contaminants.
Based on test results, ocean water at the following beaches will be open:
- Guadalupe Dunes
- Jalama Beach
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Gaviota State Beach
- Refugio State Beach
- Leadbetter Beach
- Sands Beach at Coal Oil Point
- Hope Ranch Beach
Out of an abundance of caution, in support the recovery and mitigation process, the Public Health Department established of a buffer zone of 400 feet of beach area on both sides where sediment from the mud flows are being placed at Goleta Beach. The public is asked to avoid this buffer zone.
This order applies specifically to the ocean waters; no swimming or other recreational activities shall take place in these ocean water locations. This order does not include the sandy beaches.
The Thomas Fire followed by the significant rainfall and resulting flood is an unprecedented event. There are unknown amounts of untreated sewage and possible chemical contaminants in the water and sand. If the sand or water look or smell out of the ordinary, avoid contact.
Ocean Water testing results are listed below. The standard for each category is listed in black. The test results are listed in red.
Source: County of Santa Barbara
January 11, 2018
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Natural selection takes over from here.
Mud and rock debris cleaned up by Granite from the freeway is at the moment being hauled to the Caltrans ROW adjacent Hwy 154 at the road to nowhere.
Yes, Santa Barbara County Flood Control started dumping mud at Goleta Beach yesterday. Why are they using Goleta Beach, once again, as a dumping ground?? They are dumping toxic sludge on our beaches! Saw it reported with video of dump trucks dumping mud on this morning’s KEYT Live Stream footage. “The mud that is gathered in Montecito is getting removed and taken down to the beach.” next shot shows the tag line “DUMPING MUD Goleta Beach” and shows dump trucks dumping onto the beach. The ocean should not be a dumping ground! It needs to be taken to a toxic waste facility or designated landfill like Tajiguas. I know we need to pull together as a community, but this could leave longer term impacts on the ocean water quality in Goleta, and “downstream” in Santa Barbara because of longshore currents.
They have been removing it to access victims. In an ideal world 101 would still be open and they would have more choices.
Because it’s the closest possible place to dump it. Not only are Montecito beaches private there is no access possibility for dumping and dozing it into the surf. The disaster is in the County and Goleta Beach is a County beach so totally the most expedient and really the only solution.
I guess since Noleta Beach gets ten times more visitors than Haskel’s you guys out there just “don’t get no respect”. Let’s keep it on the down low though that it’s really the beach for locals.
Does anyone know when this toxic sludge dumping will cease along the beach and freeways in Goleta? Goleta City Council, anyone? The beach will take months, if not years to recover, and surely the 6 feet deep sludge along the freeways is going to end up on Goleta beaches also if we get some heavy rain. Enough dumping already.