Swimming Advisory For Ledyard Park Lifted: Health District

LEDYARD, CT — A swimming advisory for Highland Park in Ledyard has been lifted, according to the Ledge Light Health District. The district conducted sampling of the water Monday and found high bacteria levels.

However, resampling Wednesday found bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

The district released the following statement:

"Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, July 18, 2022, and all sample results were below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut except Highland Park in Ledyard. The area was posted with a swimming advisory on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 and re-sampled on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Results of the re-sample showed levels within acceptable limits, and the swimming advisory has been lifted.

"Please be aware that rain or other contamination events occurring before the Monday morning sampling may have contributed to elevated bacterial counts. Areas with stormwater runoff (storm drainpipes or extensive impervious surfaces), or low water turnover (inland bathing areas), are particularly vulnerable to increased bacterial counts following rainfall. We recommend all individuals responsible for the bathing areas take these events into consideration.

"Should you have any questions please call us at (860) 448-4882, or to view a list of our sample sites, visit our website at http://llhd.org/beaches"