Swimming Advisory Issued For Beach In New London

NEW LONDON, CT — A swimming advisory remains in effect for Green Harbor Beach in New London due to elevated bacterial levels, according to officials.

The Ledge Light Health District issued the following statement:

A swimming advisory is currently in effect for the following area:

• Green Harbor Beach, New London

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, July 8, 2024. The above area showed sample results exceeding the bacterial action level for bacteria set by the State of Connecticut.

The swimming advisories previously in effect at Mumford Cove & Jupiter Point Beach in Groton, and Williams Beach in Stonington, were lifted on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Results from Monday's samples showed elevated bacterial levels at Green Harbor Beach in New London and thus, the swimming advisory previously posted (July 1, 2024) remained in place. Green Harbor was re-sampled on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Re-sample results showed elevated bacteria levels persisted. A second re-sample was drawn today, Friday, July 12, 2024, and results will become available over the weekend.

The area remains under advisory at this time.

Please be aware that rain or other contamination events occurring before the Monday and Wednesday morning sampling may have contributed to elevated bacterial counts in the water. 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.

For more information, and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website at: http://llhd.org/beaches or call us with any questions at (860) 448-4882.