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Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card
Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.
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According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card, Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier’s poor water quality.
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- Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report CardLos Angeles Times - 2026-05-20T17:00:00+00:00
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