Sewage spill closes San Carlos Beach in Monterey

City officials closed Monterey’s San Carlos Beach Friday afternoon due to a sewage spill, advising the public to avoid contact with ocean and storm drain water near the beach. According to a press release from the Monterey County Health Department, bacteria, viruses, protozoa or chemicals may contaminate storm drain water, and contact with storm drain water may cause illness.

All other beaches are open without restriction.