Health & Fitness
Popular Westchester LI Sound Beach Ordered Closed By Health Officials
The closure is due to the bacteriological results of Monday and Wednesday's water samples, according to the health department.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The bacteriological results of Monday and Wednesday's beach water samples have closed a popular beach in the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Park East Beach in New Rochelle has been closed immediately until further notice, due to bacteriological testing on two different days this week exceeding NYS limits, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.
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The county says that resampling at the beach will take place.
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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In addition, the two county-regulated beaches that were previously closed earlier this week due to algae bloom on Mohegan Lake remain closed:
- Mohegan Colony Association — Mohegan Lake
- Mohegan Beach Park District — Mohegan Lake
SEE ALSO: Health Officials Order 2 Beaches Closed Due To Algae Bloom
Westchester County says that it is committed to maintaining high standards of environmental health and safety across recreational facilities.
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