The following beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacterial levels in excess of acceptable criteria.
¨ Tanner Park Beach in Copiague
¨ Lake Ronkonkoma Beach in Islip
¨ Peconic Dunes County Park (Lake) in Southold
¨ Eagle Dock Community Beach in Cold Spring Harbor
¨ Health of the Bay Club 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.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822, contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours, or visit the Beach Monitoring page on the Suffolk County website.
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