A Monterey Beach was closed this week due to a sewage spill from a storm drain. Monterey County Health officials report the spill to be coming from a storm drain at Pacific Street draining into the bay at Monterey Municipal Beach. No sewage has yet been seen spilling into the water, however the beach was closed as of 3:45 p.m. Wednesday as a precaution. The spill is said to be caused by a blockage in a sewer main due to overgrown tree roots. The beach is expected to remain closed until the water is safe under state guidelines.
