8 Sound Shore Beaches Ordered Closed Until Further Notice

SEE 8/31 UPDATE: 6 Sound Shore Beaches Allowed To Re-Open, 2 Still Closed

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The bacteriological results of Monday's beach water samples have closed some of the most popular beaches in the Hudson Valley.

Eight Sound Shore beaches in Westchester County have been closed immediately Tuesday afternoon until further notice, due to bacteriological testing on Monday, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.

The county's Beach Surveillance Program is designed to protect the public from illnesses associated with swimming in waters that are contaminated.

Due to high bacterial counts, the following beaches are closed:

• Playland Beach (Rye)
• Rye Town Park Beach (Rye)
• Beach Point Club (Mamaroneck)
• Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club (Mamaroneck)
• Glen Island VIP Club (New Rochelle)
• Davenport Beach Club (New Rochelle)
• Greentree Club (New Rochelle)
• Surf Club (New Rochelle)

Heavy rainfall in the watershed of the Mamaroneck River impacts the water quality in Mamaroneck Harbor. Similarly, Echo Bay in New Rochelle is affected which impacts Hudson Park Beach and the Echo Bay Yacht Club.

Decisions to close beaches are based on the number of inches of rain in the watershed. Heavy rains and discharges from stormwater drains may result in high levels of harmful bacteria that may cause illness.

In addition, the following beaches are closed until further notice due to an observed harmful algae bloom within the regulated swim area:

• Mohegan Colony Association Beach, Yorktown
• Mohegan Beach Park District, Yorktown
• Lake Purdy’s P.O.A. Beach, Somers (T)