Mavericks Beach may still be polluted, warning from 5/16/12

Half Moon Bay Review/Staff, 5/18/12.  "Mavericks beach on list of polluted waterways."

Surfing at Mavericks Beach on another day

"The San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health has issued a water-quality warning for Mavericks Beach and San Vicente and Pilarcitos creeks on the Coastside. The warnings come after regular testing on Wednesday." (5/16/12).

".... In general, county health officials suggest not to swim near areas in which creeks meet the ocean. Urban and agricultural runoff may lead to unhealthy water."  Read Article.

Reference - Mavericks location Wikipedia.
 San Mateo coastside ocean pollution issues.   Heal the  Bay Annual Report Card, San Mateo County, 2010-11,  San Mateo County Coastside, page 91. Pillar Point, #8 Mavericks Beach Westpoint Avenue:  A (April-Oct), A (Dry year round) D (Wet year round), A+  (Winter Dry Nov-May).  Compare to  "Linda Mar Beach at San Pedro Creek:  A+ (April-Oct), A (Dry year round) C (Wet year round), Not rated (Winter Dry Nov-May).  Creeks and streams.  California Water Board, San Mateo County Coastal watershed management.  San Mateo County public guide Water Pollution Prevention Program.

Posted by Kathy Meeh