Mineola, NY - Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following beaches to bathing as a precautionary measure, effective today, July 28, 2014. Storm water runoff can have a negative impact by elevating bacterial levels and affecting bathing water quality.
3 South Shore Beaches within Nassau County:
Hewlett Point Beach
Island Park Beach
Merrick Estates Civic Association
In addition, Biltmore and Philip Healey Beaches in Massapequa remain closed to bathing due to elevated levels of bacteria.
To speak with a Health Department representative, weekdays, 9:00 A.M. – 4:45 P.M., call 516-227-9717.
For up-to-date recorded information on beach closings and openings, call 516-227-9700.