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The beach water in Coronado is brown. <\/p>\n
But lifeguards told NBC 7, it's not a cause for concern. <\/p>\n
The color is part of a seasonal cycle caused by algae bloom often referred to as Red Tide. <\/p>\n
Its perfectly normal. We see it just about every spring and its completely safe for people, said Coronado Lifeguard Captain Sean Carey. <\/p>\n
Carey said the bloom is typically caused by a change in water temperature and is usually smaller. <\/p>\n
But as of Wednesday, the brownish tint could be seen in the water as far as the eye could see from the Hotel Del Coronado. <\/p>\n
There was a concern the brown water could be caused by sewage problems south in Imperial Beach. <\/p>\n
That is not the case, and lifeguards in Coronado said there are no water quality issues. <\/p>\n
According to the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health, water samples taken Monday in Imperial Beach indicate bacteria levels are undetectable. <\/p>\n
All beach closures have been lifted. <\/p>\n
In Coronado, the brown water did not keep tourists from swimming. <\/p>\n
I like knowing that its not a sewage problem. I think that nature has its way of handling things, and if its an algae bloom, then I would assume thats what nature wants to have happen, said Las Vegas resident Kelly Schwarz. <\/p>\n
Published at 4:30 PM PDT on Jun 7, 2017 | Updated at 11:43 PM PDT on Jun 7, 2017 <\/p>\n
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