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Massive sewage main break prompts closure of all coastal waters off Long Beach

All open coastal swimming areas, bays, and lagoons in Long Beach have been closed after a sewer main break that spilled thousands of gallons of wastewater into the ocean.

31 October 2026Live

Sources

Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-31/sewage-main-break-prompts-closure-of-all-coastal-waters-off-long-beach

All open coastal swimming areas, bays, and lagoons in Long Beach have been closed after a sewer main break that spilled thousands of gallons of wastewater into the ocean.

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