24 Long Island Beaches Closed This Weekend Over Bacteria Concerns

Storm runoff can elevate bacteria levels in the water, so these beaches are being closed as a precaution

It's expected to be a beautiful weekend with temperatures in the high 70s and mostly sunny skies, but those who plan to spend their time at Long Island beaches should know they won't be able to go in the water at two dozen of them.

The health departments of Nassau and Suffolk counties opted to close 24 beaches this weekend as a precaution in the wake of heavy rains that can elevate bacteria levels in the water. About 7 inches of rain fell on Long Island over the last week.

Here is a list of the beaches that are closed to bathing:

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Tanner Park Beach
Copiague Harbor Beach 
Lake Ronkonkoma Beach 
Benjamin Beach 
Fleets Cove Beach in Centerport   


NASSAU COUNTY

Centre Island Sound             
Creek Club                      
Lattingtown Beach                
Laurel Hollow Beach
Morgan Sound
North Hempstead Beach Park
Piping Rock Beach Club
Prybil Beach
Ransom Beach
Roosevelt Beach
Sea Cliff Village Beach
Soundside Beach
Stehli Beach
Tappen Beach 
Biltmore Beach Club  
Hewlett Point Beach
Island Park Beach
Merrick Estates Civic Association
Philip Healey Beach

 
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