Health & Fitness
Stamford, Darien Beaches Closed Friday
Due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water.
STAMFORD, CT — Beaches in Stamford, Darien and Norwalk were closed Friday, June 29, due to elevated levels of bacteria following Thursday evening's heavy thunderstorms in the area, writes the Stamford Advocate.
Additionally, a few state park beaches in Connecticut are also closed, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Click here for more information.
This weekend is expected to be a scorcher, and as such, Stamford has also opened cooling centers.
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Per order of the Health Department, the beaches in Darien are closed to swimming due to poor water quality from yesterday’s storms. For more information, call the Town of Darien Health Department Hotline at 203-656-7323. #darienpolice #darienct #beachclosed #badtiming pic.twitter.com/CbUuHuCUFl
— Darien Police (@DarienPD) June 29, 2018
Stamford residents are urged use care this weekend, pay attention to heat conditions for yourself and your loved ones. Cooling centers are open! See the list here: https://t.co/QptXtNYbbo https://t.co/wf0qOQWuLB
— City of Stamford (@CityofStamford) June 29, 2018
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