Three
additional beaches remain closed
Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst is closed to bathing
due to the findings of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria:
The following beaches REMAIN closed to bathing due to the
findings of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria:
- Lake Ronkonkoma - Islip Town Beach
- Valley Grove Beach in Eatons Neck
- Shirley Beach in Shirley
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.
Beaches
will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to
acceptable levels.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing
Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at
852-5760 during normal business hours. http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/EnvironmentalQuality/Ecology/BeachMonitoringProgram.aspx
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