toxic plume of pollutants to drift south along the county beach and warrant its frequent closure. The $6.7 million USD facility treats the runoff with ozonation and releases it into the ocean, removing toxins, bacteria, garbage, polluted sediments, and other harmful substances. In effect the plant sterilizes the water, making it safe for contact, although not safe to drink. See also List of rivers of Orange County, California List of rivers of California References Notes Bibliography Durham, David L. (2001). Durham's Place Names of Greater Los Angeles. Quill Driver Books. . External links Orange County Watersheds: Salt Creek Watershed Rivers of Orange County, California Santa Ana Mountains Dana Point, California Laguna Niguel, California San Juan Capistrano, California Rivers of Southern California