This California Beach Was Named One of the Most Contaminated in the U.S.—and It Has the State’s Highest Bacteria Levels

This California Beach Was Named One of the Most Contaminated in the U.S.—and It Has the State’s Highest Bacteria Levels

New water quality findings and local health advisories warn visitors to stay out of the water because of contamination concerns.The fishing pier on Imperial Beach, California.Credit: Jon Bilous/Getty ImagesA relaxing day at the beach can offer an easy way to cool down amid warm summer temperatures. But some beaches may be a hot spot for bacteria.Sitting just south of San Diego, California’s Imperial Beach ranked as one of the worst beaches in th…