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August 15, 2008

Beaches Closed

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following 21 beaches as a precautionary measure, effective today, August 15th.   Due to anticipated heavy rainfall this evening, these beaches may be closed until Sunday, the 17th.

Storm water runoff can have a negative impact by elevating bacteria levels that are used to assess bathing water quality.   After the cessation of a major rain event, permitted beaches are usually closed as a precautionary measure for 24hours, or at least two turns of the tide, to wash away possible contaminants.  If there is no intermittent significant rainfall, beaches can then be reopened.

All 17 Nassau County North Shore Beaches*

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On the South Shore in Nassau County:

Biltmore Beach Club Beach

Hewlett Point Beach

Island Park Beach

Phillip Healey Beach

For up-to-date information, call your local town or village recreation department or the Nassau County Department of Health Office of Recreational Facilities weekdays from 9:00 A.M.– 4:45 P.M. at (516) 227-9717.       

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