15,000-gallon sewage spill closes forces closure of Long Beach shores
(UI) – On Wednesday, a massive sewage spill in San Gabriel, Long Beach City has forced the closure of swimming areas “west of Belmont Shore,” according to the Long Beach Post. The Post reported that roughly 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a wash that flows into the Los Angeles river.
The cause of the sewage spill is due to a grease blockage in the San Gabriel sewer main line. Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis is reported saying that her team is monitoring water quality to ensure the health and safety of Long Beach residents.
This isn’t the first time the City of Long Beach has battled sewage spills. The Long Beach Post reports that city officials closed parts of its shoreline over 60 times in five years because aging sewer infrastructure.
This story was originally reported by the Long Beach Post.
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