July 24, 2008

Beaches Closed

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following 22 beaches as a precautionary measure, effective today, July 24th.

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
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 the Nassau County Department of Health Office of Recreational Facilities weekdays from 9:00 A.M.– 4:45 P.M. at (516) 227-9717.