2 Popular Westchester Beaches Will Remain Closed Over Weekend

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — After a second round of testing came back positive for enterococcus bacteria, the Westchester County Department of Health has closed Croton Point Park Beach and Philips Manor Beach through the weekend.

The beach samples collected exceeded the maximum level of enterococcus bacteria as outlined by the sanitary code, health officials said.

Both beaches are temporarily closed. A third test will be performed on Monday, July 1. If these subsequent samples meet the required safety standards, the beaches will be reopened at that time. If the enterococcus bacteria level remains high, the beaches will remain closed and will undergo further testing.

The bacteriological results of Monday and Wednesday's beach water samples had already closed two of the most popular beaches in the Hudson Valley, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.

Samples that were collected exceeded the upper density of bacteria of 104 enterococci per 100 mL of marine water.

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 bacteria levels, the following beaches are closed until Monday, at the earliest:

• Croton Point Park Beach, Croton-on-Hudson
• Philipse Manor Beach, Sleepy Hollow