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New Sherwood Island Water Bacteria Results

The swimming area has been closed due to high bacteria levels.

The Sherwood Island swimming area will remain closed due to high bacteria levels, according to The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

The area has been closed since high bacteria levels were detected.

Retesting is being scheduled.

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Also closed are Silver Sands in Milford and Mashamoquet Brook in Pomfret. 

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