Several Sound Shore & Hudson River Beaches Closed Until Further Notice

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Heavy rains and the resulting runoff in recent days have negatively affected water quality at some of the most popular beaches in the Hudson Valley.

Several Sound Shore and Hudson River beaches in Westchester County have been closed for August 9, and will remain closed until further notice, 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.

The following beaches are closed and will remain closed until further notice:

• Hudson Park, East & West (New Rochelle)
• Surf Club (New Rochelle)
• Harbor Island (Mamaroneck)
• Orienta Beach (Mamaroneck)
• Coveleigh Club (Rye)
• American Yacht Club (Rye)
• Rye Town Park
• Playland Beach
• Philipse Manor Beach Club (Hudson River)

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)