James L. Tomarken, MD, MPH, MBA, MSW, Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said
that due to a relatively small amount of sewage discharged to surface waters
caused by a malfunctioning pump-out station in Northport Harbor, an advisory
against bathing has been issued to Centerport Yacht Club Beach.
The advisory is based on the
potential that bacterial numbers in excess of New York State standards,
resulting from the discharge, will impact this area. Additional Samples will be
taken tomorrow.
Additionally, the following
beaches remain closed:
Tanner Park Beach - Copiague
Lake Ronkonkoma - Town of Islip
Copiague Harbor Beach - Copiague
Benjamin Beach - Bayshore
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 website link: www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health.