Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns

You’ll want to think twice about taking a dip in these Long Island beaches.

Ransom Beach in Bayville.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

07/18/2024 6:20 p.m.

The Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory Thursday, July 18, against swimming at 14 beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff.

Health officials said recent heavy rainfall in the region may have led to elevated bacteria levels that exceed the New York State standards for bathing water quality.

The following beaches are included in the advisory:

Centre Island Sound – Bayville
Creek Club – Lattingtown
Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown
Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow
Morgan Sound – Glen Cove
North Hempstead Beach Park – Port Washington
Piping Rock Beach Club – Locust Valley
Pryibil Beach – Glen Cove
Ransom Beach – Bayville
Theodore Roosevelt Beach – Oyster Bay
Sea Cliff Village Beach – Sea Cliff
Soundside Beach – Bayville
Stehli Beach – Bayville
Tappen Beach – Glenwood Landing

The advisory was expected to be lifted at 6 a.m. Friday, July 19.

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