Fairfield Beaches Closed This Weekend To Swimmers

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield swimming areas will be closed through the weekend after Tropical Storm Elsa dropped an estimated 5 inches on the town.

"Due to significant rainfall amounts within the last 24 hours the Health Department will extend the current swimming area closures," according to an email to residents from department Director Sands Cleary.

Swimming at coastal beaches will not be allowed Saturday or Sunday. Lake Mohegan's swimming area will stay closed until Wednesday.

Samples will be collected Monday, according to the email, which said additional significant rainfall could affect the closures.