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Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 1 Oyster Bay Beach
Due to last week's heavy rainfall, Nassau County has issued an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, including one in Oyster Bay.
OYSTER BAY, NY — Last week's heavy rainfall has prompted Nassau County health officials to issue an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, including one in Oyster Bay. The advisory will be lifted at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
In an online bulletin posted Monday, the county's health department said the "advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff..."
Officials say stormwater runoff can elevate bacteria levels in the water — making it potentially unsafe to bathe in. Some common bacteria include E. coli and fecal coliform.
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The following beaches are under an advisory against bathing on Monday:
- Theodore Roosevelt Beach – Oyster Bay
- North Hempstead Beach Park – Port Washington
- Morgan Sound – Glen Cove
- Pryibil Beach – Glen Cove
- Tappen Beach – Glenwood Landing
- Sea Cliff Village Beach – Sea Cliff
- Biltmore Beach Club – Massapequa
- Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow
- Ransom Beach – Bayville
- Centre Island Sound – Bayville
- Soundside Beach – Bayville
- Stehli Beach – Bayville
- Creek Club – Lattingtown
- Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown
- Piping Rock Beach Club – Locust Valley
- Island Park Beach – Island Park
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