Health & Fitness
No Swimming At Amityville Village Beach
Those who want to enjoy the unofficial last week of summer might want to avoid swimming at this beach.
AMITYVILLE, NY - Amityville Village Beach is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, Suffolk health officials announced Monday.
Lloyd Harbor Estate Beach and the Town of Islip’s Ronkonkoma Beach, which closed last Saturday, remain closed.
Tanner Park Beach, which closed earlier this season remains closed.
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Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
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.
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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.
Click here for frequently asked questions about the Suffolk County’s Beach Monitoring Program.
Click here to view an interactive map of beach closures and advisories.
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