Bacteria Forces Shutdown Of Tanner Beach

COPIAGUE, NY — Within one week of reopening, Tanner Park Beach in Copiague is closed again to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, the Suffolk County Health Department announced on Tuesday.

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.

The beach will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria has subsided to acceptable levels.

Tanner Beach, along with Bayport Beach, was closed to bathing last week due to excess levels of bacteria.

For the latest information on affected beaches, click here or call the Bathing Beach Hot Line at 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during normal business hours.