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Beaches Closed to Bathing

The following beaches are 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

 

The following beaches REMAIN closed to bathing due to the findings of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria:

 

  • 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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