Nassau County issues health advisory against bathing at 19 beaches

Sunday, July 22, 2018
MINEOLA, New York (WABC) -- The Nassau County Department of Health is advising beach-goers against bathing Sunday at 19 beaches.

The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure following the heavy rainfall.

These beaches are known to be affected by stormwater runoff which causes the bacteria levels in the ocean to rise.
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This result may exceed the New York State's standard for bathing water quality.

Listed below are the beaches that are affected.

14 North Shore Beaches within Nassau County:
Centre Island Sound - Bayville
Creek Club - Lattingtown
Lattingtown Beach - Lattingtown
Laurel Hollow Beach - Laurel Hollow
Morgan Sound - Glen Cove
North Hempstead Beach Park - Port Washington
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Piping Rock Beach Club - Locust Valley
Pryibil Beach - Glen Cove
Ransom Beach - Bayville
Theodore Roosevelt Beach - Oyster Bay
Sea Cliff Village Beach - Sea Cliff
Soundside Beach - Bayville
Stehli Beach - Bayville
Tappen Beach - Glenwood Landing
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5 South Shore Beaches within Nassau County:
Biltmore Beach Club - Massapequa
Hewlett Point Beach - East Rockaway
Island Park Beach - Island Park
Merrick Estates Civic Association - Merrick
Philip Healey Beach - Massapequa

The advisory will end on Monday, July 23rd at 7:00 a.m. unless there is more heavy rainfall or water samples indicate elevated bacteria levels.



For more information, the Nassau County Department of Health can be reached at (516) 227-9700.

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