The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has closed 22 beaches to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that exceed acceptable criteria. In addition, four beaches that had closed earlier this season remain closed. In total, 26 beaches are closed to bathing.
The following beaches are closed to bathing. Those marked with an asterisk closed earlier this season.
| Centerport Yacht Club Beach * | Huntington |
| Fiddlers Green Association Beach | Huntington |
| Valley Grove Beach * | Huntington |
| Lloyd Harbor Estates Beach | Huntington |
| West Islip Beach | Islip |
| Sayville Marina Park Beach | Islip |
| Lake Ronkonkoma – Islip Town Beach * | Islip |
| Callahans Beach | Smithtown |
| Short Beach | Smithtown |
| Nissequogue Point Beach | Smithtown |
| Long Beach | Smithtown |
| Amityville Village Beach | Babylon |
| Tanner Park Beach * | Babylon |
| Venetian Shores Beach | Babylon |
| Corey Beach | Brookhaven |
| Shirley Beach | Brookhaven |
| Bayberry Cove Beach | Brookhaven |
| Lloyd Neck Bath Club Beach | Huntington |
| Gold Star Battalion Park Beach | Huntington |
| Head of the Bay Club Beach | Huntington |
| Nathan Hale Beach Club Beach | Huntington |
| Baycrest Association Beach | Huntington |
| Bay Hills Beach Association | Huntington |
| Crescent Beach | Huntington |
| Knollwood Beach Association Beach | Huntington |
| Fleets Cove Beach | Huntington |
Bacteria can be introduced to recreational waters from a variety of sources, including storm water runoff, resident waterfowl populations, failing or poorly operating septic systems, sewage spills, boats and marinas, floatable debris, and from bathers themselves.
According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
Beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822 or contact the Department’s Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours. http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/EnvironmentalQuality/Ecology/BeachMonitoringProgram.aspx
