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Tanner Park Beach Closed To Swimming Due To Excess Bacteria
The local beach was closed to swimming as of Tuesday until further notice.
COPIAGUE, NY — The Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday that Tanner Park Beach in Copiague is closed to swimming due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria.
According to Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, swimming in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
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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.
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