Four Beaches remain closed
Bayport Beach in the Town of Islip is closed to bathing due
to the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed acceptable criteria.
The following beaches remain closed to bathing due to the
findings of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria:
Knollwood Beach Association Beach of Huntington
Tanner Park Beach, Town of Babylon
Centerport Yacht Club Beach, Town of Huntington
Islip Town Beach at Lake
Ronkonkoma
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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