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2 Suffolk Beaches Closed To Swimming
Suffolk health officials prohibited swimming at two beaches after finding bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria on Sunday.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst and Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore are closed to swimming as of Sunday due to the finding of bacteria in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk health officials.
According to Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, bathing 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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