LONG BEACH, Calif. (KNX) — Beaches were closed to the public in Long Beach Wednesday following a sewage spill reported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Between 30,000 and 40,000 gallons are said to have discharged into the Los Angeles River Tuesday, according to the Long Beach Post.
All local beaches will be closed "out of an abundance of caution" until state water quality standards are met, Public Works officials said in a statement shared with the news outlet.
The sewage spill is believed to have originated in Paramount, Calif. due to a grease-clogged sewer line.
About seven miles of Long Beach coastline are affected.
KNX has reached out the Department of Public Works to learn more about this developing situation.
To monitor the situation from home, the public can visit the department's website. For the latest status on beach and bay closures, the Beach Advisory and Closure hotline can be reached at (562) 570-4199.
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