Swimming Advisory Issued For New London Beach

NEW LONDON, CT — The Ledge Light Health District has issued a swimming advisory for Green Harbor Beach in New London. Swimming is discouraged until further notice, according to a statement from the district.

The swimming advisories and/or closures in all other areas within the Ledge Light Health District have been lifted.

Rain dumped by Tropical Storm Elsa resulted in the closure of five beaches earlier this week.

See related: Connecticut Beach Water Quality: 5 Beaches Are Closed

In Southeastern Connecticut, the Ledge Light Health District conducted a bathing water sampling Monday. The following beaches had sample results exceeding the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut, but were found to be below action levels following re-testing on Wednesday:

East Lyme
Giants Neck Heights (jetty)

Groton
Eastern Point Beach (West)
Mumford Cove
Shennecossett Beach
South Shore Dock (West)

New London

L&M Beach

Mitchell College Beach

Ocean Beach Park

Stonington
Wadawanuck Club
Dubois Beach

Waterford

Millstone Point Beach
Waterford Beach