Six additional beaches remain closed
Shirley Beach in Shirley is closed
to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable
criteria.
The following beaches, which closed
on the weekend, remain closed: Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point, Asharoken
Beach in Northport, Steers Beach in Northport,and Tides Beach in Rocky Point.
The following beaches, which closed
last week, remain closed: Tanner Park Beach in Copiague, and Lake Ronkonkoma Islip Town
Beach.
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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