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Residents of Los Angeles county have been advised not to swim or engage in water-based activities in the 'bacteria-infested' waters at 12 different beaches, even though they are not closed to the public.
The L.A. County Department of Health issued warnings about the high level of bacteria that has been detected in the water until they have given proper clearance.
'These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested,' the department said
Although the department has not specified what kind of bacteria has contaminated the water, Newsweek reports that no-swim warnings are often issued due to high levels of enterococcus, a drug-resistant strain of bacteria.
The advisories in place pertain to several beaches across southern California.
Residents of LA county have been advised not to swim at 12 different beaches
No-swim warnings are often issued due to high levels of enterococcus (pictured) that are indicative of present fecal matter
Picture: Map of all 12 beaches in LA County that have been issued a swimming advisory
In Malibu, the swimming area near the public restrooms at Leo Carrillo State Beach has an
