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Health Officials Make Decision On Reopening 2 Beaches Ahead of The 4th

After two Westchester beaches were ordered closed for the weekend, new testing was done on Monday.

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After beach samples collected last week, on Monday and Wednesday, exceeded the upper density of bacteria of 104 enterococci per 100 mL of marine water, health officials closed the two Hudson River beaches indefinitely.
After beach samples collected last week, on Monday and Wednesday, exceeded the upper density of bacteria of 104 enterococci per 100 mL of marine water, health officials closed the two Hudson River beaches indefinitely. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — If the weather cooperates, that Independence Day beach trip is back on.

After a new round of testing on Monday showed bacteria levels below the upper level of bacteria as outlined by the sanitary code, the Westchester County Department of Health said late Tuesday afternoon that both Croton Point Park Beach and Philips Manor Beach have been given permission to open.

After beach samples collected last week on Monday and Wednesday exceeded the upper density of bacteria of 104 enterococci per 100 mL of marine water, health officials closed the two Hudson River beaches indefinitely.

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SEE ALSO: 2 Popular Westchester Beaches Will Remain Closed Over Weekend

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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