Beach In Westport Closed For Swimming: Health Department

WESTPORT, CT — Swimming at Compo Beach is prohibited this weekend, "due to elevated bacteria levels detected during routine water quality testing," according to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Aspetuck Health District.

The announcement was made Friday, and officials said swimming will be banned at the popular beach until the water can be tested again on Monday. (See the notice below.)

Swimming is still allowed at both Old Mill Beach and Burying Hill Beach, officials said.

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Below is the announcement:

Please be advised: Per the Aspetuck Health District, the swimming area at Compo Beach is closed due to elevated bacteria levels detected during routine water quality testing.

According to the Aspetuck Health District, these levels exceed acceptable health and safety thresholds for public swimming areas. As a precaution, the swimming area at Compo Beach will remain closed until resample testing confirms that water quality has returned to safe levels. Resample testing is scheduled for Monday, July 14th.

An update will be issued once the swimming area reopens.

Please note that Old Mill Beach and Burying Hill Beach remain open for swimming at this time.

The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work closely with the Aspetuck Health District to monitor conditions.

For updates and more information, please visit the Aspetuck Health District website: https://aspetuckhd.org/