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Bacteria Scare Closes Town Of Islip Beach: Health Dept.

Suffolk County health officials have closed more Long Island beaches due to bacterial contamination, including 1 in the Town of Islip.

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Officials said that swimming in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.
Officials said that swimming in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

BAYPORT, NY — A Long Island beach in the Town of Islip has been closed for swimming, the Suffolk County Health Department announced on Friday.

Bayport Beach in Bayport is closed to bathing due to excessive bacteria levels, officials said in a statement.

According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.

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The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

Officials said anyone interested in beach updates may call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during normal business hours.

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