Seaview Association Beach Reopened
The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the
finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria:
- Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore
- Huntington Beach Community
Association in Huntington Bay
- Fleets Cove Beach in
Huntington Bay
- Knollwood Beach in
Huntington Bay
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.
Additionally,
Seaview Association Beach, on the Great South Bay and Fire Island, is reopen to
bathing as recent test results show the water quality to be within acceptable
levels.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing
Beach HOTLINE at 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760
during normal business hours. http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/EnvironmentalQuality/Ecology/BeachMonitoringProgram.aspx
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