4 San Diego Beaches Among the Most Polluted in California

The foul water can be blamed on inadequate sewage treatment in Tijuana, said a report by Heal the Bay. Orange County beaches dominate the clean list.

People walk on the beach during a break in a winter storm in Imperial Beach, Calif., on Feb. 1, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

A list of California beaches with the most polluted water has four San Diego locations in the top 10, according to a report released by a Santa Monica environmental group.

Heal the Bay’s Beach Report Card uses A to F grades to rate beaches based on water quality tests and frequency of sampling.