On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality closed sections of Mission Bay due to a sewage release. Tecolote Playground, Tecolote Shores and Fiesta Island North Entrance were closed — and the closures remain in effect Wednesday.
According to 7SanDiego:
About one-fifth of a 25,000-gallon sewage leak reached the waters near Fiesta Island amid construction work on the Tecolote Canyon sewer line near Snead Avenue, according to the city of San Diego. The work is part of a larger sewer improvement project.
The leak prompted a water contact closure for the shoreline at the locations in Mission Bay.
The County released a statement which included:
“Beachgoers are advised that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness. The water contact closure will remain in place until sampling and field observations confirm these areas are safe for water contact.”
The closure will be lifted once water-quality testing results show safe bacteria levels at those locations. A spokesperson said the areas could reopen as soon as Wednesday afternoon, when the city expects its initial results. Yet, again, as of 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, the areas were still closed.
Here’s the record published by the San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Always check the Beach & Bay Water Quality report here.
Closure: Mission Bay
Station: Tecolote Playground, watercraft area (MB-031)
Status Since: December 16, 2025
Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Closure: Mission Bay
Station: Tecolote Shores – swim area (MB-041)
Status Since: December 16, 2025
Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area.
Closure: Mission Bay
Station: Fiesta Island Entrance – North (MB-043)
Status Since: December 16, 2025
Bacteria levels exceed health standards. Avoid water contact in the advisory area
All 3 sites are still closed. As of Thursday afternoon, 12/18
Maybe our local politicians will give us free fans.People are sick and tired of this sewage problem year after year after year.This is a level beyond unbelievable.I really don’t like the direction this city is heading and neither do alot of other people.