Murrieta Creek: toxic algae advisories
Murrieta Creek, Riverside County. See all Riverside County waters.
What the state's records say
The state's latest record, from Oct 16, 2023, recommends no advisory.
Last advisory on file: Aug 29, 2023.
That reflects what the state knew on that date. It is not a finding that the water is safe now: blooms can return within days, and many are never reported.
Before you go, check the state's official algae page and any signs posted at the water.
Dogs at Murrieta Creek
The state's latest record, from Oct 16, 2023, recommends no advisory. For Murrieta Creek, that is not the same as an all-clear for today. Look at the water before your dog goes in: keep it out of green, blue-green or scummy water and away from mats on the shore.
Reported spots
The state records each report at a spot, such as a beach or a boat ramp. Each spot's latest deciding record:
| Spot | Status |
|---|---|
| near UGSG gauging station | The state's latest record, from Oct 16, 2023, recommends no advisory. |
Advisory history
Every advisory record the state has published for Murrieta Creek, newest first. "None" is the state's record that no advisory was recommended on that date. "NA" records do not change a status.
| Date | Spot | State's level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | near UGSG gauging station | None | Rec algal mat general awareness |
| Oct 6, 2023 | near UGSG gauging station | None | Under investigation |
| Aug 29, 2023 | near UGSG gauging station | Algal mat alert sign | Under investigation |
| Aug 25, 2023 | near UGSG gauging station | Algal mat alert sign | Under investigation |
Source
Advisory data: California State Water Resources Control Board, Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom Program, via data.ca.gov (public domain). Advisories are recommendations; reporting is voluntary and incomplete. The state's data. An advisory ends only when the state records a later "None" (no advisory recommended) at the same spot, or an end date. A blank end date is unknown.