The Santa County Barbara Health has lifted the water contact closure for East Beach from 1/4-mile east to 1/8-mile west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Recent ocean water quality testing conducted by Environmental Health Services has confirmed the ocean water is now safe for recreational use in this area following recent sewage impacts, the Health Department said.
The county implements a variety of programs to protect public health and enhance environmental quality of county watersheds and beaches.
Working to improve water quality by reducing or treating sources of pollution is a multi-faceted task, the county said.
To learn what is being done to improve water quality and how you can help, visit www.sbprojectcleanwater.org.