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Bacteria Scare: 63 Long Island Beaches Closed After Heavy Rainfall Bacteria Scare: 63 Long Island Beaches Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Bacteria Scare: 63 Long Island Beaches Closed After Heavy Rainfall Health officials on Long Island have advised against going to over 60 local beaches after a period of heavy rainfall could lead to elevated bacteria levels. On Thursday, June 27, the Suffolk County Health Department announced an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches. The warning will stay in place until 5 a.m. on Friday, June 28. Officials said the decision is based on the potential bacteria levels at these beaches, which currently exceed New York State standards due to the recent rainfall in the area. Related: Here's Timing For Next Round Of Storms Taking Aim At Northeast Aft…

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by Sophie Grieser