Health & Fitness
6 Suffolk Beaches Closed To Bathing
The beaches were closed due to the finding of bacteria in the water.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - Six more Suffolk County beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria, health officials announced on Thursday.
The closed beaches include:
- Sayville Marina Park Beach
- Bayport Beach
- Islip Beach
- Benjamins Beach in Bay Shore
- Corey Beach in Bayport
- Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst
In addition, West Islip Beach and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague remain 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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