Greenwich Point Gets High Marks for Water Quality

Greenwich, CT- Greenwich Point Park received an "A" rating from the Sound Health Explorer for 2011-2015.

The ranking system goes from A to F and grades water quality of beaches and parks surrounding Long Island Sound.

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Sound Health Explorer notes, "Greenwich Point Beach in CT is a nature lover's paradise. It's hard-to-find location translates into an unspoiled natural setting. Perseverance pays off for visitors with the chance to explore bucolic nature trails, two islands and a peninsula. Check parking restrictions and entrance fees before visiting."

A total of seven areas surrounding Long Island Sound got an A ranking. Three of them are from Connecticut.

Each grade is based on how often over the last five years a beach has failed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bacterial pollution standards for safe swimming. [That standard is 104 units of Enterococcus/100 ml]. Dry summer seasons in 2014 and 2015 helped with improved beach water quality.

Photo: Greenwich Point Park at low tide. Credit: Barbara Heins.