(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health division has closed the ocean water area on the north side of the west basin in Dana Point Harbor at Baby Beach, Youth Dock, Guest Dock, and “A” through “C” docks due to a sewage spill. The spill of approximately 900 gallons was caused by a blockage in a sewer line operated by the South Coast Water District. 

The affected ocean water area will remain closed to ocean water-contact sports for a minimum of 3 days and not until the results of follow-up water quality monitoring meet acceptable standards.

For information regarding Orange County ocean, bay or harbor postings and closures, please call (714) 433-6400 or visit our website at www.ocbeachinfo.com. To report a sewage spill, please call (714) 433-6419.

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