Swimming Banned at Lake Ronkonkoma Beach

Lake Ronkonkoma Beach is currently closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards, county officials announced Monday.

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.

For the latest information on regulated beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822, contact the Department’s Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours, or visit the website at Suffolk County Beaches.