Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Huntington is
closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess
of acceptable criteria.
Five additional beaches remain closed due to unacceptable
levels of bacteria:
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Tanner Park Beach in Copiague
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Copiague Harbor Property Owners’ Association
Beach
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Lake Ronkonkoma Beach in Islip
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Peconic Dunes County Park (Lake) in Southold
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Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore
According
to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in
bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as
infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
For the latest information on
affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822, contact the
Department's Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours, or
visit the Beach
Monitoring page on the Suffolk County website.
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