Seven Long Island Beaches Closed Due To High Levels Of Bacteria

Due to heavy bacteria levels from runoff, seven Long Island beaches have been closed.

Several Suffolk County beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels.
Photo Credit: *Suffolk County Health Department*

08/25/2021 9:30 a.m.

The beaches, all in Suffolk County, are closed on Wednesday, Aug. 25, or until further notice due to bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, said the Suffolk County Health Department.

The beaches closed are:

Gold Star Battalion Park in Huntington Harbor
Venetian Shores in Babylon
Corey
Bayport
West Islip
Amityville
Sayville Marina Park beaches

Tanner Park and Benjamin beaches also remain closed.

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