UPDATE: Beach advisory lifted at Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach

UPDATE: The Monterey County Health Department has lifted a beach advisory at Stillwater Cove, in Pebble Beach.

Earlier this week, water samples indicated high levels of bacteria were in the water. As of Wednesday, August 23, health officials said the water is safe for recreational use.

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High levels of bacteria have been found in the water at Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach.

According to The Monterey County Health Department, an advisory has been posted warning visitors not to get in the water there .

Water samples were taken on August 21 and that’s when the high levels of bacteria was recorded.

“There are various sources of bacteria such as marine life (i.e. seals, otters, and birds) and other animals; rainfall runoff; storm drains; and human activity. Rainfall is associated with increased bacterial levels due to runoff particularly in the area of man-made and natural storm drains such as culverts, streams and rivers,” said Karen Smith with the Health Department.

For more information on Monterey Peninsula Beaches call (800) 347-6363.