July 28, 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, July 28th.

All 17 Nassau County North Shore Beaches*
and
On the South Shore in Nassau County:

Hewlett Point Beach
Island Park Beach
Phillip Healey Beach
Biltmore Beach Club beach was closed on July 26th and will remain closed until further notice due to continuing high bacteria levels.

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 24 hours, 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. 

For up-to-date local beach information, call your village or town recreation department or 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.