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Sound Shore Beach Closed Last Week Cleared To Reopen
Sandy fun in the sun is back on the agenda after the beach in Mamaroneck passed the latest tests from the health department.
MAMARONECK, NY — Beach days are back on tap on the Sound Shore, after heavy rains put a stop to swimming at some of the Long Island Sound's most popular beaches.
The Westchester County Health Department has reopened the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club on Wednesday, after the latest water samples showed acceptable results within sanitary code standards.
The beach was one of nine Sound Shore beaches preemptively closed last week due to heavy rainfall, with Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club closed until today, awaiting further testing.
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"Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Westchester County website for the latest updates on beach closures and reopening schedules," officials said, announcing the lifting of the closure order. "The County remains committed to maintaining high standards of environmental health and safety across its recreational facilities."
The county's Beach Surveillance Program is designed to protect the public from illnesses associated with swimming in waters that are contaminated.
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