Sewage Spill Closes Activities in Water at Newport Beach Bridge

Aerial view of the water closed off from water sports activities following a sewage spill in Newport Beach harbor, Calif., on July 30, 2023. Courtesy of City News Service

The water around the Aloha Drive Bridge in Newport Beach, California, is off-limits to water sports enthusiasts since July 3o, when the Orange County Health Care Agency reported a sewage spill into the area.

The closure in Newport Bay affects the area on either side of the Aloha Drive Bridge. According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the closure is due to a 140-gallon sewage spill caused by a break in a sewage line.