Swimming Advisory Issued For 62 Suffolk County Beaches

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against swimming at 62 beaches across the county due to heavy rainfall Friday.

The advisory is based on the potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas, health officials said.

The beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and/or adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an enclosed embayment, experience limited tidal flushing.

The department recommends that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles (at least a 24 hour period) after the cessation of rainfall. The advisory will be lifted on Saturday at 5 p.m., unless sampling conducted by the department finds elevated bacterial numbers persisting beyond the 24-hour period.

Find the full list of affected beaches here.

Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore and Lake Ronkonkoma Beach are completely closed to swimmers due to E. coli concerns.