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Health Officials Order 9 LI Sound Beaches Closed After Recent Heavy Rains

The beaches are closed today, and will remain closed until at least Wednesday, according to the Westchester County Health Department.

Swimmers are advised to avoid the water due to potential bacterial contamination from road runoff into drainage outfalls near the beaches.
Swimmers are advised to avoid the water due to potential bacterial contamination from road runoff into drainage outfalls near the beaches. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Health officials have closed a handful of Sound Shore beaches after the recent heavy rains in the area.

The Westchester County Health Department has closed the beaches preemptively for Wednesday because of 1.96 inches of rainfall over the last 24 hours.

In New Rochelle, Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and the Surf Club on the Sound are closed.

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In Mamaroneck, Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, and the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club have been closed to swimmers.

In Rye, the Coveleigh Club has been ordered to close.

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Swimmers are advised to avoid the water due to potential bacterial contamination from road runoff into drainage outfalls near these beaches.

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