3 Town Of Huntington Beaches Closed To Bathing

HUNTINGTON, NY—Three beaches in the Town of Huntington were closed to bathing on Wednesday because a dangerously high level of bacteria was found at each.

The Centerport Yacht Club Beach, Valley Grove Beach and Huntington Beach Community Association Beach are affected.

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

The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

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