Ronkonkoma Beach Closed Due To Unsafe Bacteria Levels: Officials

RONKONKOMA, NY — The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is advising that Ronkonkoma Beach is closed to bathing due to findings of bacterial levels exceeding acceptable criteria.

The beach, which is located on Ronkonkoma Avenue, will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

It was closed under the same conditions two weeks ago and then reopened a few days later.

Suffolk Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott, advises that bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in 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 Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during business hours.

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