4 North Shore Beaches Closed Due To Untreated Sewage Overflow

Port Washington NY

27 May, 2020

9:58 AM

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PORT WASHINGTON, NY — Four North Shore beaches have been closed after a sewer main blockage caused untreated sewage to flow into a storm drain and out into Hempstead Harbor. Nassau County health officials on Tuesday closed the following four beaches indefinitely as a precaution: North Hempstead Beach Park, Port WashingtonTappen Beach, Glenwood LandingMorgan Beach, Glen CoveSea Cliff Village Beach, Sea CliffThe beaches will remain closed until the county Health Department reviews water quality samples. To speak with a Health Department representative, call 516-227-9717 on weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. For up-to-date recorded information on beach openings and closings, call (516) 227-9700.