Eleven North Shore beaches are closing to bathing due to finding bacteria-contaminated water.
Eleven beaches on the North Shore of Long Island were closed to swimming Saturday after the water was found to have excessive bacteria levels.- Sound Beach Property Owners' Association Beach- Steers Beach and Asharoken Beach in NorthportAdditionally, Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore and the Town of Islip Ronkonkoma Beach remain closed.
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. Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
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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