Health & Fitness
3 Suffolk Beaches Shut Down Due To High Levels Of Bacteria
Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in illness or infections, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - Three Suffolk County beaches are closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
In the Town of Babylon Amityville Village Beach and Venetian Shores Beach have been shut down and in the Town of Islip West Islip Beach has been shut down.
In addition, Tanner Park Beach in Babylon remains closed.
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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.
Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels. Sound Beach Property Owners Association West Beach in the Town of Brookhaven has reopened.
Find out what's happening in West Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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.
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