Politics & Government
County Warns Against Beach Bathing
Possibility of high bacterial count because of heavy rain.
The Suffolk County Health Department issued an advisory Wednesday against bathing at 47 beaches, including several in Huntington.
The advisory warns against a possible high bacterial counts, exceeding state limits, resulting from Tuesday's heavy rains.
The advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m., Thursday, unless sampling indicates elevated bacterial numbers persisting beyond the 24-hr period.
Warnings were issued for:
Head of the Bay Club Beach
Eagle Dock Community Beach
Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club Beach
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West Neck Beach
Lloyd Neck Bath Club Beach
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Lloyd Harbor Village Park Beach
Gold Star Battalion Park Beach
Nathan Hale Beach Club Beach
Baycrest Association Beach
Bay Hills Beach Association
Crescent Beach
Knollwood Beach Association Beach
Fleets Cove Beach
Centerport Beach
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