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Westport Beaches Closed To Swimming Due To Heavy Rainfall

Second day beaches are closed due to concerns about contaminants

Westport beaches continue to be closed to swimming today due to Sunday's heavy rainfall.

According to an announcement from the , beaches will be closed for swimming for the rest of today — just as a "precautionary measure."

Westport beaches were closed to swimming yesterday as well. Heavy rainfall can result in runoff that increases harmful bacteria.

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The beaches will likely re-open to swimming tomorrow, depending on the outcome of water quality tests.

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