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Bathing Advisory Lifted For Massapequa Beaches

The advisory was issued on Tuesday as a precautionary measure due to the rain.

Update:

The bathing advisory has been lifted for all five South Shore beaches as of Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Health.

The Biltmore Beach Club and Philip Healy Beach in Massapequa are now reopen.

Find out what's happening in Massapequafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Original story:

An advisory against bathing at five South Shore beaches have been issued by the Department of Health on Tuesday due to the heavy rainfall.

Find out what's happening in Massapequafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has issued a swimming advisory at five South Shore beaches, effective today, June 28, 2016.

In Massapequa, the advisory was issued for the Biltmore Beach Club and Philip Healy Beach.

In addition, Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway, Island Park Beach in Island Park and the Merrick Estates Civic Association in Merrick have also been issued the advisory.

The advisory, effective June 28, is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff caused by heavy rainfall.

Stormwater runoff can impact bathing water quality by elevating bacteria levels, which may cause exceedances of the New York State standard for bathing water quality.

For up-to-date recorded information on beach openings and closings, call (516) 227-9700

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