Knollwood Beach In Centerport Closed To Bathing

CENTERPORT, NY — Knollwood Beach in Centerport is closed to bathing due to the finding of high levels of bacteria, Suffolk County health officials said Wednesday.

Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott said.

The beaches will reopen when further testing finds that the bacteria have lowered to acceptable levels.

Knollwood Beach was also closed to bathing by officials in early June.

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. To view an interactive map of beach closures/advisories, click here.