August 8, 2007

Beach Closings

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following 23 beaches as a precautionary measure, effective today, August 8th.

All 18 Nassau County North Shore Beaches*
and
On the South Shore in Nassau County:

Biltmore Beach Club Beach
Hewlett Point Beach
Island Park Beach
Merrick Estates Civic Association Beach
Phillip Healey Beach

Storm water runoff can have a negative impact by elevating bacteria levels that are used to assess bathing water quality.

For information, call 9:00 A.M.– 4:45 P.M. at 571-3680.

* North Shore Beaches: