A pipe rupture released nearly 30,000 gallons of wastewater into Long Beach waters, resulting in the closure of all swimming beaches on November 1, 2026.
GMNA Los Angeles
On November 1, 2026, a ruptured pipe discharged almost 30,000 gallons of wastewater into the ocean off Long Beach, leading authorities to close every coastal swimming area.
The pipe burst caused the spill, prompting the shutdown of beaches that are normally open for swimming.
