August 11, 2008

Beaches Closed

Due to heavy rainfall today, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the north shore beaches as a precautionary measure, effective today, August 11th.

All 17 Nassau County North Shore Beaches*

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. 

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.

* North Shore Beaches:

Bar Beach                               Roosevelt Beach                               

Centre Island Bay                  Sea Cliff Village Beach

Centre Island Sound               Soundside Beach

Creek Club                             Stehli Beach

Crescent Beach                      Tappen Beach

West Harbor Beach

Lattingtown Beach

Laurel Hollow Beach

Morgan Sound

Piping Rock Beach Club

Pyrbil Beach

Ransom Beach