NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Nassau County officials are warning people not to swim at six beaches on Wednesday because of elevated bacteria levels following heavy rainfall.
The county's Department of Health issued an advisory as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff from heavy rainfall.
“Stormwater runoff can impact bathing water quality by elevating bacteria levels, which may cause exceedances of the New York State standard for bathing water quality,” the department said.
The six beaches impacted include three on the North Shore and three on the South Shore. Additionally, Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa is closed until further notice due to elevated bacterial levels, the department said.
Impacted beaches on the North Shore:
• North Hempstead Beach Park – Port Washington
• Sea Cliff Village Beach – Sea Cliff
• Tappen Beach – Glenwood Landing
Impacted beaches on the South Shore:
• Biltmore Beach Club – Massapequa
• Hewlett Point Beach – East Rockaway
• Island Park Beach – Island Park
The advisory will be lifted at 7 a.m. on Thursday unless there is additional heavy rainfall or water samples reveal elevated bacterial levels, health officials said.
For up-to-date recorded information on beach openings and closings, call (516) 227-9700.