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Beach Advisory Lifted for Friendship Drive and Beech Road Beaches

11 Beaches Remain Closed

       

 

The beach closure issued for Friendship Drive Beach and Beech Road Beach, both in the Town of Brookhaven, has been lifted, as results of recent samples collected show the water quality to be within acceptable levels.

 

The Following Beaches Remain Closed

 

Tanner Park Beach in the Town of Babylon, Tides Beach, Shirley Beach, Woodhull Landing POA Beach, Terraces on the Sound Beach, and Soundview Beach Association all in the Town of Brookhaven, Valley Grove Beach and Crab Meadow Beach in the Town of Huntington, Reeves Beach and Camp DeWolfe Beach in the Town of Riverhead, and Lake Ronkonkoma- Islip Town Beach remain closed due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed acceptable criteria.

 

Bacteria can be introduced to recreational waters from a variety of sources, including storm water runoff, resident waterfowl populations, failing or poorly operating septic systems, sewage spills, boats and marinas, floatable debris, and from bathers themselves.

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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