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These Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department

If you were looking to spend a fun day in the sand, be warned — several county-owned beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed by health officials. 

Several beaches in Westchester were forced to close thanks to heavy rain.

Several beaches in Westchester were forced to close thanks to heavy rain.

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A total of nine beaches across the county were preemptively closed on Friday, June 7 as a result of 1.25 inches of rain observed in the last 24 hours, according to the Westchester County Department of Health. 

The closed beaches are: 

  • Harbor Island, Mamaroneck;
  • Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck;
  • Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck;
  • Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club;
  • Coveleigh Club, Rye;
  • Hudson Park Beach, New Rochelle;
  • Davenport Club, New Rochelle;
  • Greentree Club, New Rochelle;
  • Surf Club, New Rochelle.

According to health officials, heavy rains and discharges from stormwater drains can affect beach waters, raising the level of harmful bacteria. 

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