9 Sound Shore Beaches 'Preemptively' Closed For Thursday And Friday

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours has led to the preemptive closure of many of the most popular beaches in the Hudson Valley.

Nine Sound Shore beaches in Westchester County have been ordered closed on Thursday and Friday due to 1.3 inches of rainfall during the past 24 hours, 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:

• Hudson Park Beach (New Rochelle)
• Davenport Club (New Rochelle)
• Greentree Club (New Rochelle)
• Surf Club on the Sound (New Rochelle)
• Harbor Island (Mamaroneck)
• Beach Point Club (Mamaroneck)
• Orienta Beach Club (Mamaroneck)
• Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club (Mamaroneck) * will be closed until Monday, July 22, when water will be resampled
• Coveleigh Club (Rye)

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.

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