Politics & Government
Lindenhurst Beach Closed To Bathing
The local beach is closed to bathing due to the finding of excess bacteria on Thursday, health officials say.
LINDENHURST, NY — - Venetian Shore Beach in Lindenhurst is closed to bathing due to the finding of excess bacteria, Suffolk Health officials announced on Thursday.
The beach will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, 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 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during normal business hours.
To view an interactive map of beach closures/advisories, click here.
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