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Several CT State Parks Closed To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels, Flooding Several CT State Parks Closed To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels, Flooding
Several CT State Parks Closed To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels, Flooding Several lakes and ponds in Connecticut are closed due to high bacteria levels and the aftereffects of recent flooding.As of Thursday, July 13, officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) listed the following lakes and ponds as closed: Burr Pond State Park -- Torrington -- Litchfield County Lake Waramaug State Park -- Kent -- Litchfield County Gardner Lake State Park -- Salem -- New London County Indian Well State Park -- Shelton -- Fairfield County/due to flooding DEEP said the water is retested at regular intervals and parks would reo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior
CT Reinstates Alcohol Ban At Six State Parks Due To Parties, Unruly Behavior The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has re-imposed temporary alcohol bans for six state recreation areas.  The bans are in effect immediately and until August 25, 2021, at the following locations: Gardner Lake State Park, Salem Paugussett State Forest (upper Section)/George Waldo State Park, Southbury (New Haven County) Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown/Middlefield Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston (Litchfield County) Quaddick State Park, Thompson Beach Pond Boat Launch, Voluntown, as well as the portion of Pachaug State Forest, wi…

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by Kathy Reakes