Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester

An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River following the temporary release of sewage has been lifted by Westchester officials.

Now that an advisory banning contact with the Hudson River in Westchester has been lifted, swimming can resume at Phillipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow.
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Ben Crnic

07/14/2023 1:15 p.m.

The advisory, which was issued following the discovery of a force main break at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10, was lifted by the Westchester Department of Health on Friday, July 14.

Earlier Report - New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains

Officials had previously warned residents to stay out of the water because the discovery of the force main break had forced partially treated sewage to be temporarily dumped into the river at River Street in Sleepy Hollow.

The 30-inch break has since been repaired and sewage is no longer being released into the river, according to health officials. The advisory was lifted after the results of river water samples were reviewed.

Now that the advisory is lifted, swimming can resume at the following beaches on Friday:

Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson;
Phillipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow.

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