Nassau Warns Against Swimming At 18 Beaches Due To Bacteria

Port Washington NY

04 September, 2020

1:54 PM

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PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Health officials are warning against swimming at 18 beaches — 14 on the North Shore and four on the South Shore. The Nassau County Department of Health issued a swimming advisory Friday as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be affected by stormwater runoff caused by heavy rain. Stormwater runoff can lead to elevated bacteria levels that are higher than the state's standard for bathing water quality. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday unless more rain falls or water samples show elevated bacterial levels. Here are the beaches affected by the advisory: North Shore Centre Island Sound – BayvilleCreek Club – LattingtownLattingtown Beach – LattingtownLaurel Hollow Beach – Laurel HollowMorgan Sound – Glen CoveNorth Hempstead Beach Park – Port WashingtonPiping Rock Beach Club – Locust ValleyPryibil Beach – Glen CoveRansom Beach – BayvilleTheodore Roosevelt Beach – Oyster BaySea Cliff Village Beach – Sea CliffSoundside Beach – BayvilleStehli Beach – BayvilleTappen Beach – Glenwood LandingSouth Shore Biltmore Beach Club – MassapequaHewlett Point Beach – East RockawayIsland Park Beach – Island ParkPhilip Healey Beach – MassapequaTo speak with a Health Department representative, call (516) 227-9717. The department is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.