Possible Sewage Spill into Pismo Creek
Author: Public Health
Date: 6/19/2024 4:58 PM
Environmental Health Services Division advises that beach goers should avoid contacting the ocean water near this creek outfall until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria.
At approximately 0910 hours this morning, a manhole cover at the Pismo Coast Village Campground overflowed for unknown reasons, causing the release to flow onto the ground and potentially impact a nearby creek. A contractor was contacted to assess and make necessary repairs. The flow has been stopped and cleanup efforts were made. It is estimated, however, that approximately 100 gallons of sewage may have spilled into the Pismo Creek.
An ocean water sample was collected at the creek outfall (PB3), and warning signs were posted at the beach. San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Services Division advises that beach goers should avoid contacting the ocean water near this creek outfall until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria.
For more information about beach water quality, please visit the Public Health Department Beach Water Quality website at SurfSafeSLO.org or call the Ocean Water Monitoring Program Telephone Hotline at (805) 788-3411.
