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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