Parts of Newport Harbor closed after sewage spill

In California, environmental health officials have closed a number of areas along Orange County’s coastline, including a portion of Newport Harbor, due to a sewage spill. The spill was caused by a line break at a private vessel pump-out station, according to a news release from the Orange County Health Care Agency. Other beaches had warnings of unhealthy water conditions. Long-term effects are expected in Newport Harbor due to urban runoff from the storms this past weekend. In other areas the bacteria levels near storm drains may become toxic due to the runoff from the Santiago Canyon fire in October. Beach visitors are strongly advised to avoid contact with bay water in those areas, officials said.

Source: http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2007/12/12/publicsafety/dpt-harborclosures11.txt