These Suffolk County Beaches Remain Closed To Bathing

The following beaches in Suffolk County remain closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels in excess of acceptable criteria, according to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's office.

Sayville Marina Park Beach is one of six Suffolk County beaches closed to bathing.
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Donna Christopher

08/02/2019 1:19 p.m.

Terraces on the Sound Beach in Rocky Point,
Sayville Marina Park Beach in Sayville
Tanner Park Beach in Copiague,
West Islip Beach in West Islip
East Islip Beach in East Islip
Brightwaters Village Beach in Brightwaters

Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.

Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, according to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken.

For information, call the Bathing Beach hotline at 631-852-5822 or contact the Department's Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during normal business hours.

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