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West Sayville Beach Closed to Bathing
A "no swimming advisory" has been issued for three Suffolk County beaches.
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Three Suffolk County beaches are closed to bathing due to high levels of bacteria, according to Suffolk County Health Services.
The following beaches were issued a “no swimming advisory”:
- Steers Beach in Northport
- Prices Bend Beach in Eatons Neck
- West Oaks Recreation Club Beach in West Sayville
Bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal illness and infections in the eyes, ears, nose and throat, according to to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken.
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For more information, call the Bathing Beach HOTLINE at 852-5822, contact the Department’s Office of Ecology at 852-5760 during normal business hours, or visit the Beach Monitoring page on the Suffolk County website.
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