The beach closure issued for the following
beaches has been lifted, as results of recent samples collected show the water
quality to be within acceptable levels:
-
Shirley
Beach
-
Soundview
Beach Association Beach
-
Woodhull
Landing POA Beach
-
Terraces
on the Sound
-
Reeves
Beach
-
Crab
Meadow Beach
The Following Beaches Remain Closed
Tanner
Park Beach in the Town of Babylon, Tides Beach in the Town of Brookhaven, Valley
Grove Beach in the Town of Huntington, 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
Follow us:
suffolkcountyny.gov
Facebook.com/SuffolkCountyHealth
Twitter.com/SuffolkCoHealth