Bay Shore Beach Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels

Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore was shut down on Wednesday due to high bacteria levels in the water, the Suffolk County Department of Health says.

In addition, three Huntington beaches including: Huntington Beach Community Association, Fleets Cove Beach, and Knollwood Beach closed.

These beaches will reopen once the bacteria is found to be at acceptable levels.

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken says bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal illness as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat.

For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during normal business hours.