West Haven Beaches Closed Until Further Notice

WEST HAVEN, CT — West Haven health officials have closed the Oak Street to Bradley Point beaches to swimming, wading or fishing until further notice for precautionary reasons after a discolored mass was found in the water on Wednesday.

Health officials have collected water samples and are awaiting the test results, according to the city’s website.

FOX 61 reports the beaches will likely remain closed until Friday with test results expected to be available by 12 noon.

The fire department responded to an initial report of a potential oil slick on Wednesday but officials believe the large mass that was spotted was likely seaweed, according to FOX 61.

Health Director Maureen Lillis told the New Haven Register on Wednesday evening that the discolored water was likely the result of an algae bloom.

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