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UPDATE: Kettletown Park Now Cleared for Swimming

The beach was closed on Tuesday because of bacteria levels.

UPDATE, Wednesday, June 17: The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says it’s all clear for swimming again at Kettletown Park after it was closed for swimming on Tuesday.

Original post on Tuesday, June 16:

Four state park beaches are closed to swimming as a result of elevated bacteria counts detected by water quality testing.

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The four beaches are:

  • Kettletown, Southbury
  • Sherwood Island, Westport
  • Silver Sands, Milford
  • Indian Well, Shelton

New test samples were taken at all four locations today and results are expected tomorrow. If tests show bacteria levels have receded, the beaches can be reopened.

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