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SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY—-(77WABC)
Dozens of beaches on Long Island have been shut down due to high levels of bacteria.
Suffolk County shut down swimming at 64 beaches due to high levels of bacteria from recent storm water runoff. The advisory was issued by the Suffolk County Health Department and is expected to be lifted at 9 p.m. Saturday.
The beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by storm water runoff.
A full list of the affected beaches can be found on the county’s website.
Due to heavy rainfall and the high levels of residual bacteria resulting from runoff, Suffolk health officials have issued an advisory against bathing at 64 beaches. This advisory will be lifted Saturday at 9 p.m., unless levels of bacteria remain high. https://t.co/qeGXBQwmPq pic.twitter.com/HBW5hxUiFW
— Suffolk NY Health (@SuffolkCoHealth) July 2, 2021
