Health & Fitness
3 Suffolk County Beaches Closed For Bathing To Excess Bacteria
Bathing is prohibited at the beaches until further notice, the Suffolk County Health Department says.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Three Long Island beaches are closed to bathing on Friday, due to the finding of bacteria at excess levels, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced.
West Islip Beach in West Islip, Eagle Dock Beach in Cold Spring Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club Beach in Cold Spring Harbor are closed to bathing until further notice.
The beaches will reopen when testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels, the department said.
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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.
To check on the status of closed beaches, visit the New York State Beach Water Quality Information site here.
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For the latest information on affected beaches, 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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