The water near the Imperial Beach Pier is safe for swimming, according to the county, offering a rare break from years of sewage-related closures. As of Thursday, there are no beach closures or water quality advisories related to the ongoing South Bay sewage crisis near the Imperial Beach Pier. People can check current beach water conditions by visiting San Diego County's Beach & Bay Program website. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC San Diego. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC San Diego journalist edited the article for publication.