Seaside issues all-clear after creek bacterial levels normalize

Coastal residents can breathe a sigh of relief as local authorities have officially issued an |all-clear|{"start":39,"end":48,"value":"all-clear"} for local beach access.

Following recent testing, officials confirmed that |bacterial levels|{"start":69,"end":85,"value":"bacterial levels"} in the nearby creek have returned to safe, regulatory thresholds.

High bacteria counts are frequently triggered by |stormwater runoff|{"start":235,"end":252,"value":"stormwater runoff"}, which carries urban pollutants into the ocean during rain.

To stay safe, experts often recommend the |72-hour rule|{"start":315,"end":328,"value":"72-hour rule"}, advising people to avoid water contact near storm drains for three days following heavy storms.

Water quality is dynamic, and public health agencies continue to perform |routine sampling|{"start":412,"end":427,"value":"routine sampling"} to monitor conditions.